Jared Doyle
| IP | 308 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.12 |
| WHIP | 1.425 |
| BB/9 | 4.675 |
| SO/9 | 6.516 |
- Full name Jared M Doyle
- Born 01/30/1981 in Sarasota, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: L
- School James Madison
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Drafted in the 3rd round (99th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2002 (signed for $390,000).
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Doyle is smaller and more compact than his James Madison teammate Dan Meyer. Both throw fastballs in the 90-93 mph range and have similar flaws, strengths and styles. Doyle is mechanically cleaner, does it a little easier and also throws three pitches for strikes. That has contributed to a better on-field performance for Doyle, who led the Colonial Athletic Association with 10 wins and a 2.32 ERA. Doyle's twin brother Nathan, a shortstop, has also been a key contributor for the Dukes, ranking among the Colonial leaders in homers. He lacks the speed to move on to the next level at this point.
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Doyle and his twin brother Nathan, a shortstop, helped James Madison to a school-record 177 wins over three years before Jared signed with the Diamondbacks after going 11-3, 2.57 in 2002. Nathan returned for his senior season before joining the Tigers as a 25th-rounder last June. In 2003, Doyle experienced the success expected of a polished college pitcher in low Class A. He tossed a one-hitter and a pair of three-hitters, and he was the leading winner on a South Bend staff that also included Dustin Nippert and Adriano Rosario. Doyle can't match their stuff, but he has a 91-94 mph fastball, a plus curveball and a solid changeup. His deceptive delivery makes it tough for hitters to get a good look at him, and his pitches have above-average movement that compensates for less-than-pinpoint command. Doyle often nibbles early in the count and falls behind, resulting in good hitters' pitches and too many walks. Spring training will determine if he begins 2004 in high Class A or Double-A. -
Doyle and his twin brother Nathan led James Madison to a school-record 44 victories last spring. Jared led the Colonial Athletic Association with 11 wins, while Nathan, a shortstop, tied for top honors with 14 homers. Nathan wasn't drafted, but Jared went in the third round and made the short-season Northwest League all-star team in his pro debut. He excelled as both a reliever and a starter at Yakima. Doyle has a low-90s fastball that maxes out at 95 mph, a quality curveball and a changeup that may be his best pitch. He's not afraid to throw strikes and has a good idea of what he wants to accomplish. He keeps the ball down, giving up only one home run in 63 pro innings. Given his makeup, he should be able to handle high Class A if Arizona decides to skip him a level.
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Doyle played with his twin brother Nathan at James Madison, but stepped out on his own last summer in the amateur Coastal Plain League. He made the all-star team and flashed a 94-mph fastball, attracting scouts. After teaming with Braves first-rounder Dan Meyer to help lead the Dukes to an NCAA regional berth, he took over as ace of a bad Yakima team. Doyle's power arm kept attracting attention despite his lack of a supporting cast. He held opponents to a .198 batting average by locating his sneaky-fast heater and using an effective changeup that tails away from righthanders when it's working. His slurvy slider needs to be tightened, but he has the work ethic and athleticism to make improvement. "He's a mature guy who really worked on the game," Aldrete said. "When he was on, he pretty much dominated."
