IP 2840
ERA 3.92
WHIP 1.295
BB/9 2.583
SO/9 7.27
  • Full name John Derran Lackey
  • Born 10/23/1978 in Abilene, TX
  • Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Grayson CC
  • Debut 06/24/2002
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (68th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 1999 (signed for $470,000).
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    If Astros' draft-and-follow Bryan Edwards signs before the draft, RHP John Lackey would assume the position as the state's most attractive juco player. Lackey was an unknown quantity at the start of the season after transferring from Texas-Arlington, where he was primarily a first baseman. He is just learning to pitch. He is long and lanky and already has been clocked at 93-94.

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  • Rated Best Pitching Prospect in the Pacific Coast League in 2002

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