Jason Karnuth
| IP | 6 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3 |
| WHIP | 2 |
| BB/9 | 6 |
| SO/9 | 1.5 |
- Full name Jason Andre Karnuth
- Born 05/15/1976 in Lagrange, IL
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Illinois State
- Debut 04/20/2001
- Drafted in the 8th round (254th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1997.
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Karnuth has shown potential but little else since a standout season in Class A in 1998. He could find new life in the organization as a reliever. Karnuth is a sinker/slider pitcher, and his sinker is a major league-quality pitch already. His slider has improved to become a good complement. He has plus command of both pitches as well. His changeup never has come along, though, and he tended to tire as a starter. The organization thinks that's why he floundered in Double-A and Triple-A in spite of his stuff. So they put him in the bullpen in the Arizona Fall League, with promising results. His control and sinker should make him effective in the role, without the burden of trying to stretch himself. The Cardinals plan to keep him in the bullpen and send him back to Memphis, where he could close if Gene Stechschulte makes the big league team. -
