- Full name Adam Roller
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The Red Sox released Roller in 2000 after he surfaced above Rookie ball for just one game in three pro seasons. He opened the 2001 season with 31 consecutive innings without permitting an earned run, and he only allowed an earned run in just three of his 51 appearances. Roller overpowered opponents to the tune of a stingy .174 average against and didn't allow a home run. His command was the main culprit behind his struggles in the lowest levels of the Boston chain, but he has drastically improved his control since joining the Yankees organization. Though he has a high-maintenance delivery that doesn't look very natural, it works for him and he unloads pure power. Roller's fastball is consistently clocked between 93-95 mph, complemented by a knee-buckling breaking ball. His changeup is below average. Roller followed up his coming-out party with a stint in the Arizona Fall League. He was exposed to the major league Rule 5 draft but no one took him from New York. He'll open 2002 as a Double-A closer and could reach Triple-A this season.