Eric Beaulac
| IP | 303 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.564 |
| WHIP | 1.472 |
| BB/9 | 4.663 |
| SO/9 | 8.762 |
- Full name Eric Michael Beaulac
- Born 11/13/1986 in Troy, NY
- Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Le Moyne
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Drafted in the 9th round (284th overall) by the New York Mets in 2008 (signed for $90,000).
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Le Moyne righthander Eric Beaulac ranked as the top prospect in the New York Collegiate League last summer but saw his stock drop early this spring as his command and stuff were erratic. He was much better down the stretch, striking out nine in a no-hitter May 10 against Rider and finishing at 9-2, 2.83 with 113 strikeouts and 43 walks in 92 innings. Beaulac's 6-foot-5, 195-pound frame helps him get plenty of sink on his average fastball, which topped out at 93-94 down the stretch. He pitches in the 90-92 range early in games but drops into the high 80s after the fifth or sixth inning, leading some scouts to believe he'll be a reliever in pro ball. He also has failed to develop his changeup, though his slider is back to being an average pitch, and sometimes plus. Beaulac's delivery has some effort and he needs to add strength to his thin frame, but he's a good athlete and fields his position well.
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Beaulac grew up in Troy, N.Y., rooting for the Mets. He ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the New York Collegiate League after his sophomore season and set a LeMoyne record with 113 strikeouts as a junior in 2008, after which New York drafted him in the ninth round. He advanced quickly to low Class A in his pro debut and pitcher there last season, ranking fifth in the South Atlantic League in strikeouts per nine innings (10.3). The questions with Beaulac are how much of his success is the result of his deceptive mechanics, and how well his stuff will play at higher levels. He throws excessively across his body, which could lead to injuries down the road. Low Class A hitters were unaccustomed to his delivery, but advanced hitters won't be as flummoxed by a fastball that flashes at 91-92 mph in the early innings before dropping into the low 90s. He backs up his fastball with a slider, also throws a curveball and is working to develop a changeup. Relying on two pitches and featuring a delivery that leads to durability question means that Beaulac profiles better as a reliever, and he was outstanding in a brief stint in that role last season. He'll open 2010 in high Class A.
