IP 97
ERA 3.247
WHIP 1.258
BB/9 3.804
SO/9 8.629
  • Full name Stuart Steven Pudenz
  • Born 09/15/1990 in Ida Grove, IA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Dallas Baptist
  • Drafted in the 13th round (409th overall) by the Oakland Athletics in 2012.
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    Scouts may consider Jake Johansen the best prospect in the Dallas Baptist bullpen, but it's Pudenz who has had a much more effective year and serves as the Patriots' closer. He posted a 1.23 ERA and eight saves during the regular season, striking out 47 in 37 innings and limiting opponents to a .169 average. The 6-foot-5, 221-pounder works mainly with a 90-94 mph fastball and a splitter, occasionally mixing in a slider. He battled his command in his first two seasons at Dallas Baptist before making significant strides this spring, though scouts still aren't in love with his delivery.

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