- Full name Clint Weibl
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Weibl pitched in the powerful Miami program in college but was a draft afterthought and looked like nothing more than an organization player until 2000. Called up for an emergency start at Memphis, he took off and pitched himself into the Cardinals' plans. Weibl is a player-development poster boy. He has added velocity and now has a solid average fastball, as well as a good slider and changeup. His command is also above-average, and his newfound success came from a more aggressive approach. He forgot about finesse and started going after hitters. After four uninspiring seasons, he'll have to prove the fifth wasn't a fluke. He has made mental and mechanical adjustments to become more successful, though he still pitches with a smaller margin for error than many pitchers. He still has room for improvement with his changeup. Weibl has made himself a legitimate part of the Cardinals' future plans. He'll go to his first big league camp this spring and try to surprise people again. More than likely, though, he'll head back to Memphis to start the season.