Clayton Shunick
| IP | 202 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.411 |
| WHIP | 1.312 |
| BB/9 | 2.584 |
| SO/9 | 7.084 |
- Full name Clayton W. Shunick
- Born 09/10/1986 in Alpharetta, GA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 182 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School North Carolina State
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Drafted in the 5th round (149th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2008 (signed for $175,000).
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Shunick began his college career at Georgia State but transferred to N.C. State after one year. After an all-star season in the Cape Cod League in 2006, Shunick pitched mainly as a reliever in his sophomore season for the Wolfpack. As a junior, he took over the Friday night starter role and has pitched well against the ACC's best. Offering a fringe-average fastball between 89-91 mph, he gets outs with his command, deception and above-average split-finger pitch. With a slider to keep hitters off-balance, Shunick has a solid three-pitch mix and a good feel for his craft. The split-finger has late downward and lateral movement and is his out pitch, as he is able to command it and throw it in any count. Shunick pitches downhill and can locate down in the zone. At 6-foot-1, he has a slight frame and durability is a concern. His size and reliance on a split-finger pitch profile him as a middle reliever at the pro level.
