Lorenzo Barcelo
| IP | 66 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.5 |
| WHIP | 1.288 |
| BB/9 | 2.455 |
| SO/9 | 5.727 |
- Full name Lorenzo Antonio Barcelo
- Born 08/10/1977 in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 230 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School San Antonio
- Debut 07/22/2000
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Considered the prize prospect from the 1997 White Flag trade, Barcelo was on a fast track to the big leagues before Tommy John surgery. He came back strong in 2001, making his big league debut and serving as a middle reliever in the playoffs. Barcelo is a skilled pitcher with unusual command for such a big man. His fastball, which was approaching 100 mph before surgery, has returned to the mid-90s and is expected to continue making gradual improvement. His best pitch in 2000 was a sweeping slider that he learned while recovering from surgery. His changeup is another solid secondary pitch. Strength and stamina are still an issue. The White Sox believe Barcelo holds back when he's used as a starter, limiting his velocity and effectiveness. Most organizations would love to have a guy like Barcelo in the starting rotation. The Sox are convinced he's best suited for relief. He'll begin 2001 as a setup and long reliever, but eventually could emerge as a closer. -
