- Full name Jay Mitchell
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Scouting director Bill Schmidt once again showed his penchant for multisport athletes in the 2002 draft. Mitchell, a fourth-rounder, was an all-Georgia basketballer who turned down a chance to play hoops at Georgia Tech. Tony Miller, a 10th-rounder, was more known as a defensive back than as an outfielder at Toledo. Mitchell has a chance to be a true power pitcher. Despite his gangly build, he's a fluid athlete who figures to get stronger with offseason workouts. He has the potential for a mid-90s fastball and also throws a short, heavy curveball. Like many young pitchers, Mitchell tends to overthrow at times and gets out of sync with his command. Once he develops consistency and a changeup, he could move quickly through the system. He'll probably pitch this year at Tri-City.