IP 461
ERA 5.056
WHIP 1.638
BB/9 4.842
SO/9 6.306
  • Full name Eric Scott Smith
  • Born 10/15/1988 in Norwalk, CT
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Rhode Island College
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (60th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009 (signed for $605,700).
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    Smith has made great strides in three years since arriving at Rhode Island as a raw, immature freshman with mechanical issues and an 85-87 mph fastball. He worked mostly in relief in 2007, then showed a glimmer of his potential that summer in the Atlantic Collegiate League, where he ranked as the No. 7 prospect. He broke out this spring, opening eyes with eight shutout innings in a win against Miami in early March, followed by a strong performance against Cal State Fullerton when he allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings. Smith now pitches with an 89-93 mph fastball with power sink that he commands at the knees. He adds and subtracts with his slider, sometimes throwing it in the 84-86 mph range, and the pitch can be average or even plus at times, though it remains a bit inconsistent. He also flashes a solid-average changeup and is improving his feel for the pitch. He drops in a curveball occasionally as a show pitch, particularly for a back-door strike against lefties. Smith is a fierce competitor with a physical 6-foot-3, 213-pound build, and he has the best feel for pitching in the Northeast. He's a safe bet to go in the top three rounds, with a chance to go in the top two.

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