Jim Fuller Stats & Scouting Report

Full name James Lawrence Fuller
Born 06/01/1987 in Brighton, MA
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Southern Connecticut State
Drafted in the 21st round (644th overall) by the New York Mets in 2008.

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Fuller went 9-3, 1.39 with 145 strikeouts and 23 walks in 97 innings for Southern Connecticut State as a draft-eligible sophomore this spring. Fuller is undersized at 5-foot-10 and has some effort in his delivery, but he pounds the strike zone with a solid-average 88-91 mph fastball, fringy breaking ball and effective changeup. He profiles as a middle reliever because of his size but could be drafted in the top 10 rounds.

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Fuller signed as a draft-eligible sophomore despite slipping to the 21st round in 2008, and he dominated in 18 innings (mostly in relief) for Brooklyn in his pro debut. Still, the Mets sent him back to the Cyclone to work as a starter--a role in which he thrived in college. Fuller worked mostly at 88-91 mph at Southern Connecticut State, but he sat at 89-92 and repeatedly touched 94 this summer. Though he's just 5-foot-10, he has broad shoulders, a strong frame and a quick arm. He complements his fastball with an average 78-81 mph changeup, a fringy 73-76 mph curveball and an occasional 78-80 mph slider. "He was dominating when I saw him, throwing downhill with life on everything," an American League scout said. "He has real good stuff, good arm action. He'll pitch in the big leagues. "He's a perfect long guy, and he could also come in to get out a lefty. He's a lefty with a plus fastball, with some breaking stuff and a ton of pitchability. He's not a monster, but he's got enough stuff to be a fifth starter, and he competes."

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs activated LHP Jim Fuller from the temporarily inactive list.
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs placed LHP Jim Fuller on the temporarily inactive list.
Staten Island Ferry Hawks traded LHP Jim Fuller to Southern Maryland Blue Crabs for Player To Be Named Later.
Staten Island Ferry Hawks traded LHP Jim Fuller to Southern Maryland Blue Crabs for Player To Be Named Later.
York Revolution traded LHP Jim Fuller to Staten Island Ferry Hawks for RHP Victor Capellan.