IP 209
ERA 3.057
WHIP 1.354
BB/9 4.909
SO/9 9.043
  • Full name Joel Martin Zumaya
  • Born 11/09/1984 in Chula Vista, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Bonita Vista
  • Debut 04/03/2006
  • Drafted in the 11th round (320th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2002.
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    Zumaya has a limited pitching background and came out of nowhere this spring. A 6-foot-3 frame, fresh arm, arm strength up to 93 mph with the possibility for more and easy signability make him an attractive target in the first three to five rounds. The downside is questionable arm action, inconsistent velocity and limited secondary pitches.

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  • Rated Best Fastball in the American League in 2008
  • Rated Best Fastball in the American League in 2006
  • Rated Best Changeup in the Detroit Tigers in 2006
  • Rated Best Pitching Prospect in the Eastern League in 2005
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Eastern League in 2005

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