Scott Shuman
| IP | 334 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.231 |
| WHIP | 1.464 |
| BB/9 | 6.844 |
| SO/9 | 13.473 |
- Full name Rutherford Scott Shuman
- Born 03/28/1988 in Valdosta, GA
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Auburn
- Drafted in the 19th round (589th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2009.
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After a strong freshman year at Auburn, Shuman posted a 6.07 ERA as a sophomore and a 7.90 ERA as a junior. Scouts questioned his competitive makeup and he dropped to the 19th round of the 2009 draft, signing for $25,000. He has exceeded expectations so far, averaging 13.4 strikeouts per nine innings in his first two pro seasons and leading Midwest League relievers by averaging 13.9 last season. Shuman's fastball sits at 92-95 mph and can run as high as 98. He mixes it with a hard 84-mph slider with good tilt. Both pitches display some natural sink, and when he's throwing them both for strikes, he can be untouchable. On two occasions last year, he had two-inning outings where he whiffed six hitters. Shuman's control still deserts him at times and will determine his future success. If he can throw strikes consistently, he could move quickly. He'll start 2011 in high Class A but it's not out of the question that he could reach Tampa Bay at some point in 2012 if all goes well.
