Bob File
| IP | 111 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.216 |
| WHIP | 1.378 |
| BB/9 | 3.486 |
| SO/9 | 4.459 |
- Full name Robert Michael File
- Born 01/28/1977 in Philadelphia, PA
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Philadelphia University
- Debut 04/14/2001
- Drafted in the 19th round (561st overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1998.
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The Blue Jays don't hesitate to convert players with strong arms to the mound, and File is their best success story. He pitched just six innings in college, where he led NCAA Division II in batting in 1998. He hit .542-19-68 as a third baseman. File's arm strength initially attracted Jays scouts, and his fastball is now the best in the system. He consistently throws it 92-95 mph with good downward movement and excellent command. File's slurvy breaking ball is effective against righthanders. Despite his inexperience on the mound, he sets up hitters, holds runners well and fields the position like an extra infielder. Lefthanders see File's slurve pretty well and batted .274 against him in 62 at-bats in 2000. Syracuse manager Mel Queen, whose pet peeve is sloppy breaking balls, will work with File to tighten up the pitch. File also needs to throw his changeup more to fully develop it. With Billy Koch established as one of the game's top closers, File will break in with Toronto as a set-up man. He has a chance to earn the role with a strong performance in spring training.
