- Full name Jason Norderum
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Norderum became one of 2000's top draft-and-follow prospects after an outstanding season at Sacramento City College. He pitched well in every outing at one of the nation's best junior college programs, going 9-1, 2.10 with 91 strikeouts in 65 innings. He decided to sign with Montreal for a bonus in excess of $500,000 rather than going back into the draft. Norderum has a mature pitcher's body with strong legs and thighs. He has a solid, balanced delivery that should translate into plus command, though he struggled with his control in his pro debut. Norderum throws an 87-92 mph fastball with above-average movement and a curveball with nice downward break. His third pitch is a changeup that's still in development. The Expos expect bigger things out of him this year, when he'll open at Clinton.