Drafted in the 9th round (280th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2005 (signed for $79,000).
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Junior RHP Matt Avery's has a 88-89 mph fastball that has touched the low 90s. He's mature, shows a good feel for pitching and offers projection with a 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame and long arms. His secondary pitches are soft--especially his breaking ball--and mechanically, a stiff front leg moves his pitches up in the zone.
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