Ross Detwiler, lhp, Nationals

June 7, 2007
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2007 MLB Draft B-T: R-L.
Ht: 6-4. Wt.: 175.
Birthdate: 3/6/1986.
School: Misssouri.
Class: Jr.
Previously Drafted: Never drafted


THROUGH THE YEARS IN BASEBALL AMERICA
2007
• A feature examines Detwiler's rise to elite prospect Premium from his days as a high school pitcher in Missouri.
• Detwiler had to leave early in a game against Wichita State with a split fingernail.
• In our midseason update of the draft's top 30 prospects Premium, Detwiler was our No. 7 overall prospect.
• We ranked Detwiler No. 4 on our list of the top 50 college prospects at midseason Premium.
• In the March 9-11 College Weekend Preview, one talent evaluator gave his take on Detwiler.
• Detwiler was the No. 8 college prospect in our early draft preview Premium in January.
2006
• After pitching for Team USA, we ranked him the No. 9 prospect from Team USA Premium.

2004
• Detwiler ranked as the No. 14 prospect Premium in Missouri as a high school senior.

SCOUTING REPORT
Ross Detwiler
The Marlins made Brett Sinkbeil the highest-drafted player in Missouri State history when they selected him 19th overall in 2006, but his record will likely last for only a year. Detwiler could go as high as No. 2 overall to the Royals and should last no more than 10 picks at the most. Though he packs just 175 pounds on his 6-foot-4 frame, Detwiler has the leverage and whip-like arm speed to consistently deliver 92-95 mph fastballs. He also throws a hard spike curveball at 78-81 mph, and sometimes will drop his arm angle to give it more sweeping break against lefthanders. His changeup has shown improvement this spring. Detwiler hasn't been able to put on weight yet has been durable. After starring in the Cape Cod League and with Team USA last summer, he endured a trying junior season, winning just four times in his first 12 starts due to a lack of offensive and defensive support. He was finishing strong, however, striking out a career-high 14 in a mid-May start that his bullpen blew for him in the ninth inning.

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