Jordan Pratt
| IP | 456 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.822 |
| WHIP | 1.759 |
| BB/9 | 6.947 |
| SO/9 | 9.691 |
- Full name Jordan Taylor Pratt
- Born 05/17/1985 in Hood River, OR
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 212 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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Drafted in the 5th round (151st overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2003 (signed for $175,000).
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Pratt emerged as a top prospect this spring when his fastball was clocked up to 92-94 mph. A year ago, it was in the 86-88 range. He also has a hammer curve, though the pitch is inconsistent. Scouts see greater upside in the longer, leaner Pratt than in Buck. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder dominated low-level competition in a rural part of the state this spring, and has excelled in football and basketball. Pratt has committed to Washington State, and scouts say he could be a first-rounder in three years. His chances of going to college may be slim, as he's viewed as more signable than Buck.
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Pratt has yet to progress past Class A and passed through the Rule 5 draft unscathed, yet the Dodgers remain excited about his potential. He was the No. 2-ranked player in Oregon in the 2003 draft behind fellow prep righty Dallas Buck, who went on to star at Oregon State. Pratt signed out of high school and has made slow progress harnessing his electric arsenal. His fastball runs up to 94 mph, and it features natural cutting action that makes it a buzzsaw against lefthanders. They posted a .589 OPS against Pratt in the hitter-friendly California League with two extra-base hits, and he held them to a 2-for-35 mark in Hawaii Winter Baseball. Pratt also has a power curveball and short, sharp slider that grade out as average to above-average as well. The problem is command, as he ranked third in the Cal League in walks even while making only one start, and his 21 wild pitches led the league. Scouts who saw Pratt in Hawaii said he showed better control there by being more consistent keeping his front shoulder closed. He tends to over-analyze his mistakes rather than making quick adjustments. The Dodgers hope to push him to Double-A in 2009.
