Seth Lintz Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Seth Terrence Lintz
Born 02/07/1990 in Lewisburg, TN
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Marshall County
Drafted in the 2nd round (53rd overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2008 (signed for $900,000).

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Lintz sprouted to 6-foot-2 after a senior year growth spurt of close to three inches, and his fastball increased from the mid-80s to low-90s. His draft stock has jumped as well. He has been seen up to 94 mph and also possesses a power slider. Coming at hitters from a three-quarters arm slot, Lintz offers a fastball with late arm-side tail and sink. He is projectable and still growing into his strong-framed body. Command issues are a concern with Lintz, but that could be due to his getting acclimated with his new height and arm slot. A good student, graduating second in his high school class, Lintz is committed to Kentucky. He is now considered the second-best high school pitcher in Tennessee behind Sonny Gray but could be the first of the two drafted, due in part to Gray's injury. Lintz is projected as a starter in the big leagues and is thought to have good makeup.

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Lintz's draft stock shot up after a growth spurt and increased strength boosted his lively fastball from the high 80s into the low 90s last spring. He graduated second in his high school class and was committed to Kentucky, but the Brewers were able to sign him for an above-slot $900,000 in the second round. They limited Lintz to 18 innings in the Rookie-level Arizona League, in part because he's still growing into his body. He struggled with his command but still struck out 26 hitters. Lintz relies primarily on his fastball, which has touched 94 mph, and has a power 12-to-6 curveball that's very effective when he gets it over the plate. It could become a plus pitch. He also throws a slider and changeup, both of which are inconsistent. He shows good makeup and the Brewers like the way he competes, so he just needs to throw more strikes and get innings. Because of his age and the need to get bigger and stronger, Lintz will start on a slow track to the majors and might begin 2009 extended spring training.

As with Odorizzi, the Brewers were cautious with Lintz, limiting him to 18 innings after signing him for $900,000 as a second-round pick. His command and 6.87 ERA weren't impressive, but he hinted at his quality raw stuff by striking out 26 batters. Lintz's primary strikeout pitch was his 90-93 mph fastball, and he could add more velocity as he gets stronger. He also has a true 12-to-6 curveball with good bite. He needs to throw more strikes and more quality strikes, and he's also working on developing a changeup.