Justin Huisman
| IP | 25 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 6.84 |
| WHIP | 1.76 |
| BB/9 | 2.88 |
| SO/9 | 4.68 |
- Full name Justin Ray Huisman
- Born 04/16/1979 in Harvey, IL
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Mississippi
- Debut 04/25/2004
- Drafted in the 15th round (437th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2000.
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Huisman played with his brothers Jason (a former outfielder in the Angels system) and Josh at Mississippi, where he was a shortstop/closer. He has made a smooth transition to full-time pitcher, posting a 1.85 ERA in his pro debut and a 2.22 mark in his four-year career. Huisman's high-80s two-seam fastball isn't overpowering, but it fools hitters because it doesn't look like a sinker until it drops straight down when it gets to the plate. He also has an average slider and pinpoint command. There's a little violence to Huisman's delivery, but it's deceptive. He needs to improve his changeup, which also sinks, to help him against more advanced lefthanded hitters. Huisman will be in big league camp this spring, but he most likely will open the season at Triple-A.
