IP 1006
ERA 4.742
WHIP 1.476
BB/9 3.614
SO/9 5.958
  • Full name Joshua Christopher Muecke
  • Born 01/09/1982 in San Diego, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Loyola Marymount
  • Drafted in the 5th round (149th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2003 (signed for $175,000).
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    The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Muecke did not perform up to expectations this spring, going just 3-3, 4.50. Projected to be Loyola Marymount's Friday starter, he pitched poorly and lost his spot in the rotation altogether. He showed little command of his fastball, curve and changeup, and routinely needed 20 or more pitches to get through an inning. Still, teams are intrigued by his body, arm speed, velocity and action on his changeup. He has a lot of projection left in his arm. If a team is willing to overlook his performance this spring, he could be a solid third- to fifth-round gamble.

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