Addison Russ
| IP | 193 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 2.658 |
| WHIP | 1.15 |
| BB/9 | 3.264 |
| SO/9 | 11.705 |
- Full name Addison Russ
- Born 10/29/1994 in Amarillo, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Houston Baptist
- Drafted in the 19th round (563rd overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017 (signed for $5,000).
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TRACK RECORD: Russ is trying to become only the second player from Houston Baptist to make it to the major leagues. If he can throw 10 or more MLB innings, he will top Trever Enders for the longest major league career among Huskies. Russ was a starter at two different junior colleges and in his two years with Houston Baptist, but the senior sign has been a reliever for the entirety of his pro career. He has 52 saves in just 129 pro games.
SCOUTING REPORT: Opposing teams don't need to spend a long time trying to build a scouting report on Russ. He's going to attack hitters repeatedly with a 93-96 mph above-average fastball with some run and a plus 84-86 mph splitter that looks like the fastball out of his hand but dives toward the dirt with a little tail at the plate. The two tunnel well together. In addition, Russ does have a below-average slider, but when he's locating his fastball he can thrive with a two-pitch approach. Russ has average control as well, which is vital because he is much more effective when he can get ahead in counts to set up his splitter.
THE FUTURE: Russ has two pitches that should succeed in Philadelphia much like they have in the minors. He's ready to head to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and could make his MLB debut in 2020.
Scouting Reports
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TRACK RECORD: Russ is trying to become only the second player from Houston Baptist to make it to the major leagues. If he can throw 10 or more MLB innings, he will top Trever Enders for the longest major league career among Huskies. Russ was a starter at two different junior colleges and in his two years with Houston Baptist, but the senior sign has been a reliever for the entirety of his pro career. He has 52 saves in just 129 pro games.
SCOUTING REPORT: Opposing teams don’t need to spend a long time trying to build a scouting report on Russ. He’s going to attack hitters repeatedly with a 93-96 mph above-average fastball with some run and a plus 84-86 mph splitter that looks like the fastball out of his hand but dives toward the dirt with a little tail at the plate. The two tunnel well together. In addition, Russ does have a below-average slider, but when he’s locating his fastball he can thrive with a two-pitch approach. Russ has average control as well, which is vital because he is much more effective when he can get ahead in counts to set up his splitter.
THE FUTURE: Russ has two pitches that should succeed in Philadelphia much like they have in the minors. He’s ready to head to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and could make his MLB debut in 2020. -
TRACK RECORD: Russ is trying to become only the second player from Houston Baptist to make it to the major leagues. If he can throw 10 or more MLB innings, he will top Trever Enders for the longest major league career among Huskies. Russ was a starter at two different junior colleges and in his two years with Houston Baptist, but the senior sign has been a reliever for the entirety of his pro career. He has 52 saves in just 129 pro games.
SCOUTING REPORT: Opposing teams don't need to spend a long time trying to build a scouting report on Russ. He's going to attack hitters repeatedly with a 93-96 mph above-average fastball with some run and a plus 84-86 mph splitter that looks like the fastball out of his hand but dives toward the dirt with a little tail at the plate. The two tunnel well together. In addition, Russ does have a below-average slider, but when he's locating his fastball he can thrive with a two-pitch approach. Russ has average control as well, which is vital because he is much more effective when he can get ahead in counts to set up his splitter.
THE FUTURE: Russ has two pitches that should succeed in Philadelphia much like they have in the minors. He's ready to head to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and could make his MLB debut in 2020.
