Ricky Barrett
| IP | 399 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.609 |
| WHIP | 1.381 |
| BB/9 | 5.143 |
| SO/9 | 8.459 |
- Full name William Domingos Barrett
- Born 03/09/1981 in Sacramento, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School San Diego
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Drafted in the 7th round (212th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2002.
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Statistically, Barrett's 2002 season hasn't been much different than 2001. He's 9-1, 3.42 with a West Coast Conference-leading 89 strikeouts in 105 innings as opposed to 9-3, 3.19 with 86 strikeouts in 96 innings a year ago. But he has averaged 13.1 baserunners per nine innings this year, as opposed to 10.7 last season. His lack of command and consistency, and his failure to sustain his secondary pitches this season have cost him, and he's no longer considered a second- to third-round pick. Barrett has a quick arm, still throws hard--up to 90 mph--and goes right at hitters.
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Barrett combined with Tyler to give Elizabethton the best one-two starting punch in the league. Barrett shared pitcher-of-the-year honors with Lerew after leading the Appy League in ERA and finishing second to Tyler in strikeouts. A few managers said Barrett succeeded mainly because of his college experience at the University of San Diego, but most agreed the combination of his stuff and knowledge of the game could take him to the majors. Barrett is an aggressive pitcher who isn't afraid to throw inside with an 87-89 mph fastball. His curveball improved as the season progressed, displaying a late break that accounted for many of his strikeouts. An improved changeup will allow him to develop rapidly at higher levels.
