Edward Campusano

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Detroit Tigers #17 prospect in 2007
  In 2006, the Tigers received contributions from three players they had acquired through the major league Rule 5 draft: Wil Ledezma, Chris Shelton and Chris Spurling. The club went the Rule 5 route again in December, paying the Brewers to select Campusano on its behalf. He'll get a chance to replace departed lefty reliever Jamie Walker, who signed as a free agent with the Orioles. Managers rated Campusano the best relief prospect in the Midwest League last season, and he had no problem jumping to Double-A in late June. He has better stuff than most lefties, with a lively 92-93 mph fastball and a knockout 82-85 mph slider. He showed some feel for a changeup in 2006, and his command also improved. The Cubs didn't protect Campusano because he hasn't been able to stay healthy. He set a career high last year with 55 innings, but he didn't pitch after Aug. 12 because of elbow soreness. He has had shoulder problems in the past as well. While his long, loose body gives him some funk to his delivery, it hasn't given him any durability. To retain Campusano, the Tigers have to keep him on their big league roster all season or send him through waivers and offer him back to the Cubs. His elbow woes may allow Detroit to stash him on the disabled list, but Campusano still must spend 90 days on the active roster in 2007.