Manny Acosta
| IP | 248 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.992 |
| WHIP | 1.415 |
| BB/9 | 4.246 |
| SO/9 | 7.948 |
- Full name Manuel Alcides Acosta
- Born 05/01/1981 in Colon, Panama
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School I P.T. De Colon
- Debut 08/12/2007
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The Yankees have Panamanian righthanders Ramiro Mendoza and Mariano Rivera in their current bullpen, and Acosta gives them another in their pipeline. After spending three years in Rookie ball, he made the transition into full-season look easy in 2001 following a stint in extended spring training. Acosta's fastball already reaches 93-95 and projects to add even more when he fills out his classic projectable frame. Rather than just throwing his heat by batters, he shows pitchability. His 80-82 mph power curveball is a second weapon, while his changeup is still remedial. Acosta limited South Atlantic League hitters to a .166 average, with the only negative being two trips to the disabled list with a shoulder strain. Acosta pitched in the new Panama League in the winter, proving his arm was sound. He should return to high Class A, where he struggled to throw strikes last season.
