David Newmann
| IP | 249 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.048 |
| WHIP | 1.394 |
| BB/9 | 3.506 |
| SO/9 | 7.663 |
- Full name David Charles Newmann
- Born 06/24/1985 in Houston, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: L
- School Texas A&M
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Drafted in the 4th round (125th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2007 (signed for $250,000).
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Though Newmann didn't pitch in 2005 or 2006 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, the Brewers still drafted him in the 29th round last June--a good indication of his potential. In his only previous college season before this one, Newmann pitched San Jacinto (Texas) Junior College to the championship game of the 2004 Junior College World Series. He threw a one-hitter in the tournament opener and contributed three saves. Newmann is a four-pitch lefthander who has heavy sink on an 88-92 mph fastball that he can boost to 94 when he throws a four-seamer. He also has a good curveball and a decent changeup, but like many Tommy John survivors, it has taken him a while to regain his command. Newmann got off to a good start this spring but has been inconsistent since. He doesn't have the smoothest delivery or a lot of athleticism, but he competes hard and gets the job done. As a nearly 22-year-old junior, Newmann is expected to be an easy sign should he go in the first three rounds of the draft.
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Newmann didn't make his pro debut until nearly five years after he was first drafted, but he looks like he might be worth the wait. The Indians took him in the 24th round in 2004, when he led San Jacinto (Texas) to the finals of the Junior College World Series by pitching a one-hitter in the opener and recording three subsequent saves. He missed the next two seasons after Tommy John surgery, but bounced back to go 11-1, 2.98 for Texas A&M in 2007. The Rays took him in the fourth round that year, but he signed too late to play that summer and then missed the 2008 season after tearing a knee ligament during spring training. He finally made his pro debut in 2009 in high Class A, turning in a solid regular-season showing before excelling in the Florida State League playoffs. Newmann gets heavy sink on his 89-92 mph fastball. His curveball can be an out pitch when it's on, though it still has room for improvement. He also throws a solid-average changeup. His command can be inconsistent, but he competes well and hitters rarely make hard contact against him. At this point, Newmann just needs to stay healthy and log innings in order to fulfill his potential. His next challenge will come in Double-A this year.
