Zachary Dotson
| IP | 17 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 6.353 |
| WHIP | 1.765 |
| BB/9 | 7.412 |
| SO/9 | 9.529 |
- Full name Zachary Christopher Dotson
- Born 10/30/1990 in Springfield, GA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Effingham County
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Drafted in the 13th round (404th overall) by the New York Mets in 2009 (signed for $500,000).
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Scouts had seen steady improvement from Georgia signee Zach Dotson, who sat from 87-88 mph with his fastball and touches 91. Both his curveball and changeup have flashed potential. Dotson tightened up his body thanks to a distance running program that helped him lose 25 pounds. He didn't show the same velocity this spring that he showed last summer, but he has athletic ability and has three average pitches, so he stands out among the state's pitching prospects.
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The Mets considered selecting Dotson with their third-round pick, but when they couldn't agree to terms before the draft, they passed. New York eventually selected him in the 13th round and signed him at the Aug. 17 deadline for $500,000--or $185,000 more than they gave third-rounder Robbie Shields. Dotson, the best high school pitcher in Georgia's 2010 recruiting class, used a distance-running program to drop 25 pounds before his senior season, but he saw his velocity dip as well. After working mostly in the high 80s during the spring, he improved his fastball to the low 90s during the summer, improving his stock with the Mets. His best secondary pitch is his slider, and he also throws a changeup. He's athletic and has a strong body, which bodes well for his durability. Dotson didn't pitch in a game after signing, and could make his pro debut at Rookie-level Kingsport next summer. When he reaches Savannah, he'll be pitching just 25 minutes from his Springfield, Ga., home.
