IP 1556
ERA 4.303
WHIP 1.405
BB/9 2.95
SO/9 5.692
  • Full name Paul Gurner Maholm
  • Born 06/25/1982 in Greenwood, MS
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 245 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Mississippi State
  • Debut 08/30/2005
  • Drafted in the 1st round (8th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2003 (signed for $2,200,000).
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    Of the state's seven pitchers expected to go in the first five rounds, Maholm has the lowest peak velocity at 92 mph. He'll still be the first one chosen because he's a lefthander with command of four solid-average or better offerings. He draws comparisons to Joe Saunders, the No. 12 pick by the Angels a year ago, and Eric Milton, though he has better breaking stuff than Milton. Maholm usually works at 88-90 mph and isn't afraid to pitch inside. His changeup is his second-best pitch, and he also has a slider he uses to put hitters away and a curveball he employs to get ahead in the count. He's a pure pitcher who's consistent from start to start. He has a durable build (6-foot-2, 214 pounds) and has been Mississippi State's best starter since arriving in Starkville three years ago. It's unlikely that Maholm will go any lower than No. 13 to the Blue Jays.

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  • Rated Best Control in the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2006

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