Brad Salmon
| IP | 24 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.125 |
| WHIP | 1.333 |
| BB/9 | 3.75 |
| SO/9 | 8.25 |
- Full name Bradley Keith Salmon
- Born 01/03/1980 in Pensacola, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
- Debut 05/01/2007
- Drafted in the 21st round (638th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 1999.
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Salmon has been in the system long enough that he was around before the Reds traded for Ken Griffey Jr. He was added to the 40-man roster for the first time in November. His upside is very limited, as he's a 27-year-old with eight years of pro experience. But after a solid season at the upper levels, Salmon has a chance to help the Reds bullpen this season thanks to a 93-95 mph sinking fastball. Salmon does a good job of keeping his fastball down in the zone, giving up plenty of ground balls and few homers. His out pitch is a hard slider that's effective if inconsistent. As you would expect from a minor league vet, Salmon doesn't rattle easily, and his newfound confidence could pay off with a spot in the Reds bullpen. -
Salmon began his pro career in uninspiring fashion in 1999. He blossomed in 2000, however, and the Reds may have a sleeper on their hands. He picked up velocity and now throws in the low 90s. He also improved his curveball and his delivery, and developed a tricky fosh changeup, a forkball/split/change hybrid that few pitchers master. He also showed a strong work ethic. As with any young pitcher, Salmon needs to continue refining his mechanics and gaining experience. The Reds have plenty of starter candidates for Double-A, so he may wind up at Mudville this season.
