Spencer Arroyo
| IP | 674 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.073 |
| WHIP | 1.372 |
| BB/9 | 2.804 |
| SO/9 | 6.436 |
- Full name Spencer Eric Arroyo
- Born 08/09/1988 in Manteca, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 166 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Modesto Junior College
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Drafted in the 31st round (946th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008.
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Arroyo has athleticism and a good changeup, with too much projection left on his soft fastball and curve for most scouts' tastes.
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Arroyo got a $70,000 bonus from the Phillies as a 31st-round pick in 2008, but they released him at the end of spring training last year. The White Sox held him in extended spring training after signing him a few weeks later, then sent him to the Appalachian League. He was old for Rookie ball at 21, but he led the league in strikeouts (75) and ranked third in ERA (2.49). Arroyo's fastball sits in the high 80s, but he can throw it for strikes to both sides of the plate. He complements it with a plus changeup and a breaking ball that has gotten tighter since he has cleaned up his mechanics. He has a good understanding of pitching, challenging hitters, working quickly and holding runners on base. Arroyo will finally reach full-season ball in his fourth year as a pro. He could jump up to high Class A so Chicago can see if his fringy stuff will play against more advanced hitters.
