Ralston Cash
| IP | 452 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.201 |
| WHIP | 1.394 |
| BB/9 | 4.639 |
| SO/9 | 9.757 |
- Full name Ralston Alexander Cash
- Born 08/20/1991 in Cornelia, GA
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Lakeview
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Drafted in the 2nd round (78th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2010 (signed for $463,500).
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Ralston Cash, a Georgia signee, has overcome adversity in his life. His mother died in a car crash in 1995, when he was just 3, and he had his own car wreck in 2008. He's recovered to have some of the best velocity in the state, with a fastball that sits in the low 90s and has touched 94 mph. He also has a pro body at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds. Cash's secondary stuff strikes scouts as fringy.
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Cash, a cousin of fellow Dodgers pitching prospect Ethan Martin, has faced his share of adversity off the field. His mother died in a car accident when he was 3 years old, and Cash walked away from a violent accident of his own in November 2008. He had committed to Georgia before signing with Los Angeles for $463,500 as the 78th overall pick in last June's draft. Cash's velocity can fluctuate from one outing to the next, and some days his fastball sits in the upper 80s while on others it's in the low 90s. When he's fresh, Cash works at 91-92 mph and can touch 94 with running and sinking action. He has a good delivery and a clean arm action, along with the frame to add velocity as he matures. He flashes an effective curveball at times, though he sometimes gets caught between a curve or a slider. The Dodgers prefer the curveball. He also shows a feel for a changeup that could be average down the road. Cash also stands out for his strong character and work ethic. A potential No. 3 starter, he should advance to low Class A for his first full season.
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The Dodgers made Cash a second-round pick in June, higher than he was projected to go in many predraft rankings. He showed a good feel for pitching in his first season, with three pitches that project to be average or better. Cash's fastball runs from 88-92 mph with good movement, and he could add a little more velocity as he fills out his 6-foot-3 frame. His curveball grades as average, while his changeup is more of a work in progress. Bundy was impressed by how Cash responded to the pressure of pitching in meaningful games during the Dodgers' late-season run for the playoffs.
