Travis Foley

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Cleveland Guardians #20 prospect in 2004
  Of all the pitching prospects the Indians signed out of the 2001 draft, none can match Foley's 25 victories in pro ball (J.D. Martin has 24.). He has a solid-average fastball that sits at 90 mph and tops out at 93. He has made major improvements to his changeup, which is now a plus pitch. His third offering is a tight, late-breaking slider that has replaced a slow curveball. Foley's build isn't very projectable, so it would help if he could regain the 1-2 mph of velocity that he lost in 2003. He's also working on refining his changeup and developing more command of his slider. He needs a better breaking ball to remain a starter, and otherwise faces a future as a middle reliever. Foley will pitch in the Double-A rotation this year.
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  Ranked Cleveland Guardians #18 prospect in 2003
  Foley went three rounds after Dan Denham and J.D. Martin in the 2001 draft, but he was considerably tougher to hit than they were last year at Columbus. Foley has good stuff and his mental toughness may be even more impressive. He has good command of his fastball, which sits at 90-91 mph, and is aggressive with it. He also has an overhand, 12-to-6 curveball that could use some shortening. Foley also has a good feel for his changeup and uses it well. It's a big part of his repertoire, and he needs it because it helps determine the success of his fastball. As Foley continues to move up levels, he'll have to improve the late action on all his pitches. He'll also need to get better at controlling the running game. Foley will start 2003 in the Kinston rotation with Denham and Martin.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked South Atlantic League #19 prospect in 2002
  Foley nudged to the head of the Columbus staff with the most consistent season among the Fab Five. He maintained his focus and mental toughness throughout the campaign, and showed a willingness to do whatever necessary to improve. "His determination to be one of the game's best pitchers is unmatched," Lovullo said. "He learned how to trust his pitches, and all of his pitches improved. His desire is incredible. He will be a major league pitcher for that reason alone." Foley throws an 89-92 mph fastball with excellent movement. His curveball became tighter and developed into a plus offering, while he showed an excellent feel for his improving changeup. Those abilities were evident down the stretch, when he allowed one run or less in eight of his final 10 starts.
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  Ranked American League #15 prospect in 2001
  Foley featured a fastball that consistently registered in the low 90s while touching 94 mph. Along with Dan Denham and J.D. Martin, he helped give Burlington three frontline starters in the Appy League. Though most managers consider him to be less refined than other pitchers higher on this list, Foley did impress with his willingness to mix in a curveball, slider and circle change with his heater. While his secondary offerings aren’t close to his fastball yet, he did show an above-average feel for what he is trying to do on the mound. "He's another power guy who has a high ceiling once he gains some experience and improves his command and his control," Burlington manager Rouglas Odor said.

• December, 2000 Scouting Report
  Foley featured a fastball that consistently registered in the low 90s while touching 94 mph. Along with Dan Denham and J.D. Martin, he helped give Burlington three frontline starters in the Appy League. Though most managers consider him to be less refined than other pitchers higher on this list, Foley did impress with his willingness to mix in a curveball, slider and circle change with his heater. While his secondary offerings aren’t close to his fastball yet, he did show an above-average feel for what he is trying to do on the mound. "He's another power guy who has a high ceiling once he gains some experience and improves his command and his control," Burlington manager Rouglas Odor said.