Michael Devaney
| IP | 458 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.242 |
| WHIP | 1.234 |
| BB/9 | 3.793 |
| SO/9 | 7.408 |
- Full name Michael Alan Devaney
- Born 07/31/1982 in Portland, OR
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Concordia (OR)
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Drafted in the 23rd round (674th overall) by the New York Mets in 2004.
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RHP Michael Devaney didn't create as much buzz this spring among small-college players as Gorge Fox College's Scott Hyde, but he still pitched his team into the NAIA World Series. His fastball ranged from 86-90 mph and he had two workable secondary pitches. He could be a decent senior sign.
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As a sophomore at NAIA Concordia University in Portland, Ore., Devaney threw a no-hitter in a start against Jeff Francis, now of the Rockies, and he has done nothing but win since signing with the Mets. Despite having fringe-average stuff, he has compiled a career record of 27-9, 2.77. He tied for the minor league lead in shutouts and complete games and led the organization in wins and ERA, ranked second in strikeouts and had a 32-inning scoreless streak in high Class A. Devaney's fastball tops out at 90 mph and he pitches at 88 with some arm-side run. He also mixes in a cutter, a changeup and a slow curveball with tight rotation at around 65 mph that hitters just can't seem to get good swings on. He has a funky arm action with a wrist curl in the back that prevents him from having pinpoint command, however, it's this deceptive motion that induces so many bad swings. With stuff that grades out as fringe average or below average across the board, Devaney hardly has a prospect's typical profile. But his continued success, particularly at Double-A, is an indication that he's doing something right. He'll be back there to begin 2007 and if his command improves and his success continues, he'll get more chances to keep proving himself.
