Zac Curtis
| IP | 38 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.737 |
| WHIP | 1.737 |
| BB/9 | 8.289 |
| SO/9 | 8.053 |
- Full name Zachary Aaron Curtis
- Born 07/04/1992 in Panama City Beach, FL
- Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Middle Tennessee State
- Debut 04/30/2016
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Drafted in the 6th round (180th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014 (signed for $40,000).
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Curtis has been one of the most dominant starters in college baseball this season, but his stature (5-foot-9, 171 pounds) likely tickets him for the bullpen in pro ball. He worked deep into games and this season and typically maintained his velocity through extended innings. He led the NCAA in strikeouts (136), at a rate of 10.8 per nine and 4.7 strikeouts per walk. Curtis' fastball sits 88-92 mph and touches 94. He has a four-pitch mix, primarily relying on his slider that is at least average, flashing better. He has thrown strikes throughout his career, and his track record of performance makes him a valued senior sign who could go in the top 10 rounds.
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Draft Prospects
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Curtis has been one of the most dominant starters in college baseball this season, but his stature (5-foot-9, 171 pounds) likely tickets him for the bullpen in pro ball. He worked deep into games and this season and typically maintained his velocity through extended innings. He led the NCAA in strikeouts (136), at a rate of 10.8 per nine and 4.7 strikeouts per walk. Curtis' fastball sits 88-92 mph and touches 94. He has a four-pitch mix, primarily relying on his slider that is at least average, flashing better. He has thrown strikes throughout his career, and his track record of performance makes him a valued senior sign who could go in the top 10 rounds.
Minor League Top Prospects
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A small-bodied lefthander, Curtis jumped up draft boards with a strong performance in a start against East Carolina and its ace Jeff Hoffman. He ranked second in the nation in strikeouts this spring with the Blue Raiders, then dominated as a closer to help the Hops win the NWL championship. Curtis tied for the league lead with 14 saves (then added four more in the playoffs, finishing each Hops victory) because he fearlessly attacked hitters. He relies primarily on two pitches. His fastball touches 94 mph and sits in the 90-92 range in short stints, while his hard slider flashes plus in the low 80s. As a former starter, he also adds a changeup and curveball. He's a better fit in the bullpen with his stature and could move quickly. Hillsboro also had righthander Mason McCullough impressing managers with his 98-100 mph fastball, but he fell short of pitching enough to qualify for the list.
