Austin Ross
| IP | 634 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.875 |
| WHIP | 1.295 |
| BB/9 | 2.711 |
| SO/9 | 8.134 |
- Full name Austin North Ross
- Born 08/12/1988 in Shreveport, LA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Louisiana State
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Drafted in the 8th round (249th overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010 (signed for $100,000).
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With Anthony Ranaudo a shell of his former self this spring, righthander Austin Ross became Louisiana State's most effective starter, going 5-4, 5.22 with 98 strikeouts in 88 innings. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder also made eight relief appearances, and he projects as a middle reliever in pro ball. When he comes out of the bullpen, he has a 90-93 mph fastball and a solid breaking ball. He throws strikes, but perhaps too many to the extent that he's more hittable than he should be, and his well below-average changeup isn't effective at keeping lefties at bay.
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The Brewers think they got a steal in the eighth round of the 2010 draft by grabbing Ross for $100,000. He had an impressive pro debut, posting a 52-6 K-BB ratio in 47 innings. His fastball sat mostly in the low 90s but he located it well with a repeatable clean delivery. Ross throws a consistent slider but his below-average changeup was not effective against lefties, making him profile as a relief pitcher in the majors. If Ross is able to perfect a changeup, however, he could persuade Milwaukee to keep him in a starting role. Because he throws so many strikes, he gives up a lot of hits. The coaching staff loved Ross' pitchability and how he conducted himself with poise and confidence on the mound. Because he pounds the strike zone with mostly consistent location, Ross should make quick work of Class A in 2011, but his ceiling will be limited until he improves his changeup.
