IP 249
ERA 4.048
WHIP 1.394
BB/9 3.506
SO/9 7.663
  • Full name David Charles Newmann
  • Born 06/24/1985 in Houston, TX
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: L
  • School Texas A&M
  • Drafted in the 4th round (125th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2007 (signed for $250,000).
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    Though Newmann didn't pitch in 2005 or 2006 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, the Brewers still drafted him in the 29th round last June--a good indication of his potential. In his only previous college season before this one, Newmann pitched San Jacinto (Texas) Junior College to the championship game of the 2004 Junior College World Series. He threw a one-hitter in the tournament opener and contributed three saves. Newmann is a four-pitch lefthander who has heavy sink on an 88-92 mph fastball that he can boost to 94 when he throws a four-seamer. He also has a good curveball and a decent changeup, but like many Tommy John survivors, it has taken him a while to regain his command. Newmann got off to a good start this spring but has been inconsistent since. He doesn't have the smoothest delivery or a lot of athleticism, but he competes hard and gets the job done. As a nearly 22-year-old junior, Newmann is expected to be an easy sign should he go in the first three rounds of the draft.

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