Alex Burgos
| IP | 402 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.784 |
| WHIP | 1.502 |
| BB/9 | 4.993 |
| SO/9 | 6.851 |
- Full name Alexander Alexis Burgos
- Born 12/01/1990 in Regensburg, Germany
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School State College Of Florida
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Drafted in the 5th round (163rd overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2010 (signed for $152,100).
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The team's top prospects were lefthander Alex Burgos and outfielder Hunter Ovens, with Burgos figuring to go out higher with his polish and three-pitch mix. Burgos was the team's top performer, going 13-1, 1.42 with 109 strikeouts and just 29 walks in 95 innings. His fastball can touch 92 mph, but he pitches at 88-89 and lacks projection with his 5-foot-11, 180-pound body. He has picked up a cutter that plays well with his big curveball, and he's throwing all three pitches for strikes. His profile is as a reliever or end-of-the-rotation starter.
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Burgos pitched the JC of Florida to the 2010 Junior College World Series, earning juco all-America honors and then signing for $152,100 as a fifth-round pick. He didn't realize the offseason preparation needed to be physically ready for pro ball, so the Tigers held him back in extended spring training last year until June, after which he was one of the Midwest League's best pitchers. Burgos has a small frame and fairly average stuff, but he mixes five pitches to keep hitters off balance. He throws an 87-93 mph fastball with two-seam action and commands it well. He has nice feel for his changeup, a plus pitch at times. Burgos also has a pair of fringy breaking balls in his curveball and slider, and he also owns a cutter. He eventually may go to just one breaking pitch to focus on its development. He held lefties to a .152/.211/.205 line in 2011. While Burgos has a tiny frame, he's lefthanded and has enough stuff to remain a starter. If he refines his pitches, he has the upside of a No. 3 starter, but more realistically he'll be a No. 4. He'll open 2012 in high Class A.
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Background: Burgos pitched the JC of Florida to the 2010 Junior College World Series, earning juco all-America honors by going 13-2, 2.07 with 115 strikeouts in 100 innings. He has put up similar numbers in pro ball since signing for $152,100 as a fifth-round pick. He didn't realize the offseason preparation needed to be physically ready for pro ball, so the Tigers held him back in extended spring training last year until June, after which he was one of the Midwest League's best pitchers. Scouting Report: Burgos has a small frame and fairly average stuff, but he mixes five pitches to keep hitters off balance. He has some deception, changes speeds well and attacks hitters from different angles. He throws an 87-93 mph fastball with two-seam action and commands it well. He has nice feel for his changeup, a plus pitch at times. Burgos also has a pair of fringy breaking balls in his curveball and slider, and he also owns a cutter. He eventually may go to just one breaking pitch to focus on its development. He held lefties to a .152/.211/.205 line in 2011. The Future: While Burgos has a tiny frame, he's lefthanded and has enough stuff to remain a starter. If he refines his pitches, he has the upside of a No. 3 starter, but more realistically he'll be a No. 4. He'll open 2012 in high Class A.
