Roman Colon
| IP | 187 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.198 |
| WHIP | 1.513 |
| BB/9 | 3.369 |
| SO/9 | 5.775 |
- Full name Roman Benedicto Colon
- Born 08/13/1979 in Montecristi, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 245 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Escuela Carmela Belliard
- Debut 08/21/2004
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A move to the bullpen proved to be just what Colon needed to blossom into a major league prospect. A starter since signing out of the Dominican Republic in 1995, he didn't shift to relief until mid-June in 2003. Strictly a reliever in 2004, he improved his command in Triple-A and earned a chance to showcase his electric arm in the majors by August. By working shorter stints, Colon saw his velocity increase to the low 90s and peak at 95 mph. He also made considerable improvement with the consistency and movement on his slider ball and splitter. He became more of a pitcher than a thrower, and displayed the necessary demeanor required to pitch in relief. Big and strong, Colon remains a little raw and could use further refinement of his secondary pitches. His progress is undeniable, however, and could lead to a job in the Atlanta bullpen in 2005.
