Adam Bernero
| IP | 376 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.912 |
| WHIP | 1.497 |
| BB/9 | 3.184 |
| SO/9 | 5.912 |
- Full name Adam Gino Bernero
- Born 11/28/1976 in Los Gatos, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Armstrong Atlantic State
- Debut 08/01/2000
- Drafted in the 38th round (1,136th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 1996.
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Bernerdo signed for an $8,000 bonus, using a napkin at a Denny's restaurant as a contract. As a fifth-year college senior, he was eligibile to sign with any club before the draft. A year later he reached Detroit, becoming the first Armstrong Atlantic alumnus to make it to the majors. Bernero doesn't throw particularly hard, topping out in the low 90s and usually pitching in the high 80s. But his fastball has good sinking action that makes it effective. His slider and splitter are adequate, but he could use a straight changeup because he throws too many pitches at the same speed. While his stuff isn't overwhelmning, Bernero helps himself by being stingy with walks and home runs, and it's hard to argue with his success as a pro. He'll get a shot at making Detroit's rotation this spring, but might fit better in long relief because of the makeup of the major league staff.
