Lee Gwaltney
| IP | 438 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.637 |
| WHIP | 1.308 |
| BB/9 | 3.267 |
| SO/9 | 6.596 |
- Full name William Lee Gwaltney
- Born 05/06/1980 in Wisebaden, Germany
- Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Louisiana Tech
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Drafted in the 6th round (179th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2002.
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Gwaltney's path mirrors King's. He pitched for two years at a national junior college power (McLennan, Texas, CC) and is an attractive senior sign. He wasn't successful in his first taste of NCAA Division I, posting a 6.27 ERA, but made major improvements in 2002 despite his 3-11 record. His best pitch is a plus-plus splitter that may be the best in the college ranks, and he owns a 90-94 mph fastball and a tough slider. His 6-foot-6, 210-pound frame allows him to deliver his pitches on a harsh downward plane. Why Gwaltney hasn't been able to win more often is a mystery. He throws as many as six pitches, and focusing on his three best would seem to be a start. His conditioning was a weakness in the past, but less so this year.
