Jean Machi
| IP | 191 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.393 |
| WHIP | 1.157 |
| BB/9 | 2.686 |
| SO/9 | 7.162 |
- Full name Jean Manuel Machi
- Born 02/01/1982 in El Tigre, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 257 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- Debut 09/03/2012
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Sal Agostinelli and Jim Fregosi Jr. signed Machi for $58,000 out of a tryout camp in February 2000. Like many Latin players, Machi had his age corrected before the 2002 season, gaining a year in the process. A strong-bodied pitcher with solid command and a clean delivery, Machi has drawn comparisons to Bartolo Colon. He has dominated Rookie ball simply by relying on his mid- to high-90s fastball. Despite that heat, the Phillies want to break Machi's belief that harder is better, believing he'd be more successful if he works at 94-96 mph with a quality secondary pitch. He's still learning how to throw a curveball and changeup, both of which are new to him. He projects as a possible closer, but he likely will be used as a starter or long reliever this season at Batavia or Lakewood. That way he can get more innings in and will be forced to develop his full repertoire.
