IP 156
ERA 5.077
WHIP 1.615
BB/9 4.442
SO/9 5.192
  • Full name Joshua Matthew Rupe
  • Born 08/18/1982 in Portsmouth, VA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Louisburg College
  • Debut 09/16/2005
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (90th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2002 (signed for $440,000).
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    Former Liberty RHP Josh Rupe transferred to Louisburg JC, where he has shown off an explosive 88-94 mph fastball and a plus curveball. He has poor mechanics, but his stuff could sneak him into the top five rounds.

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