Chase Johnson-Mullins
| IP | 119 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 2.95 |
| WHIP | 1.412 |
| BB/9 | 4.16 |
| SO/9 | 9.076 |
- Full name Chase Edward Johnson-Mullins
- Born 07/19/1994 in Ashland, KY
- Profile Ht.: 6'8" / Wt.: 270 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Shelton State CC
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Drafted in the 13th round (390th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2015 (signed for $125,000).
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Johnson-Mullins (then known as Chase Mullins) was drafted in the 24th round by the Rangers in 2012, but didn't sign. Since then, he has undergone Tommy John surgery and attended three schools (Kentucky, Walters State JC and Shelton State). But he still has scouts interested thanks to his 6-foot-9, 270-pound frame and plus fastball. He can get the pitch up to 95 mph and consistently throws it 90-93 mph. His curveball is an above-average offering at its best, but it was inconsistent this spring. Johnson-Mullins is something of an enigma because he hasn't pitched much since high school, but his upside is significant if he's able to put it all together.
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Johnson-Mullins (then known as Chase Mullins) was drafted in the 24th round by the Rangers in 2012, but didn't sign. Since then, he has undergone Tommy John surgery and attended three schools (Kentucky, Walters State JC and Shelton State). But he still has scouts interested thanks to his 6-foot-9, 270-pound frame and plus fastball. He can get the pitch up to 95 mph and consistently throws it 90-93 mph. His curveball is an above-average offering at its best, but it was inconsistent this spring. Johnson-Mullins is something of an enigma because he hasn't pitched much since high school, but his upside is significant if he's able to put it all together. -
After three years at Kentucky, Alex Meyer matured into a first-round pick in the 2012 draft. Mullins has a similar build (6-foot-9, 250 pounds) and potentially could do the same, and as a bonus he's lefthanded. He's still learning how to pitch and to control his big frame, so he probably won't get drafted high enough to lure him away from the Wildcats. At his best, Mullins will show a 90-92 mph fastball and a plus curveball, but he often works at 87-90 and lacks trustworthy secondary pitches and control. He does have clean arm action for such a big pitcher, adding hope that he'll figure everything out.
