Vaughn Covington
| IP | 24 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 7.875 |
| WHIP | 2.208 |
| BB/9 | 8.25 |
| SO/9 | 7.875 |
- Full name Vaughn M. Covington
- Born 11/15/1993 in Burnaby, BC, Canada
- Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Killarney Secondary
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Drafted in the 11th round (355th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2011 (signed for $150,000).
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The X factor for Canada is righthander Vaughn Covington, who didn't pitch for the junior national team this year because he had Tommy John surgery in September. When healthy, Covington showed a power arm and sat 90-92 mph with reports that he had touched 96. Covington has a strong, 6-foot-5 frame and his curveball showed promise as well. He has resumed throwing but won't get back on a mound until after the signing deadline. Covington is being heavily recruited by American junior colleges, or he could opt to remain in Canada and just work out for teams leading up to next year's draft. A team willing to take a risk on Covington could get a bargain if he regains his pre-surgery form.
