Miles Mikolas Stats & Scouting Report

IP	171.2
ERA	5.35
WHIP	1.28
BB/9	1.31
SO/9	6.4

Full name Miles Tice Mikolas
Born 08/23/1988 in Jupiter, FL
Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 230 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Nova Southeastern
Debut 05/05/2012
Drafted in the 7th round (204th overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2009 (signed for $125,000).

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Nova Southeastern's Miles Mikolas has a good pro body and has touched above-average velocity with his fastball. He had some helium thanks to his pro body.

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The most predictable feature of the Padres' Top 30 Prospects list is the presence on the back end of at least one quality relief prospect with a modest ceiling who is on the cusp of a regular gig in the major leagues. In recent years, that description has fit Brad Brach (2012), George Kontos (2011), Ryan Webb (2010) and Ernesto Frieri (2009), big leaguers all. This year, Mikolas is the best bet to join that group, and he served his apprenticeship in San Diego last season, working low-leverage relief innings. Despite throwing a firm 92-95 mph fastball that tops out at 98, he favors his above-average curveball because his heater lacks life and can be turned around when it catches too much of the plate. His curve, on the other hand, features firm mid-70s velocity and true 12-to-6 break. He throws it for both called and swinging strikes. According to Pitch f/x data, Mikolas threw his curveball 35 percent of the time in 2012, a frequency greater than any righthanded reliever with at least 30 innings, save for veteran Jose Veras. While Mikolas might top out as a middle reliever or maybe a set-up man, he has a high probability of reaching his ceiling.
While at Nova Southeastern (Fla.), an NCAA Division II program, Mikolas attracted attention from scouts for his 6-foot-5 frame and fastball velocity. The Padres signed him for $125,000 out of the seventh round of the 2009 draft, and he abandoned starting once he reached full-season ball the next year. Mikolas frequently shows two plus pitches and average control while working in relief, which makes him a good bet to reach his ceiling. He has walked just 1.7 batters per nine innings in 137 pro appearances. Mikolas dials his fastball up to 98 mph to put batters away but most frequently pitches at 93-96. His heater does lack life and can be turned around when it catches too much of the plate. His hard, downer curveball features tight rotation in the mid-70s and gives righthanders fits. He doesn't show much aptitude for a changeup, so San Diego has no plans to move him from the bullpen. Mikolas could begin 2012 in Triple-A, with a big league callup to follow if he pitches well.