Kyle Denney
| IP | 16 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 9.563 |
| WHIP | 2.5 |
| BB/9 | 4.5 |
| SO/9 | 7.313 |
- Full name Kyle Dean Denney
- Born 07/27/1977 in Prague, OK
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Oklahoma
- Debut 09/14/2004
- Drafted in the 26th round (797th overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 1999.
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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After coming back from Tommy John surgery in 2001 and completing a six-year climb from 26th-round draft pick to Cleveland, Denney made national news two weeks into his big league debut. While he was riding the team bus to the airport in Kansas City, a stray bullet grazed his right calf. He escaped serious injury, thanks in part to the cheerleader boots he was wearing as part of rookie hazing. The random shooting incident ended a solid breakthrough year for Denney. His changeup and sharp curveball are the keys to his success. His fastball is an average 88-92 mph, but he has a sound delivery and his arm works well, allowing him to consistently find the strike zone. At 27 he has no projection left, but his combination of pitchability and three solid pitches should allow him to help the Indians, either at the back of the rotation or in middle relief.
Best Tools List
- Rated Best Control in the Eastern League in 2003
