Drafted in the 9th round (261st overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2013 (signed for $120,000).
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Pannone was a 33rd-round pick of the Cubs out Bishop Hendricken High (Warwick, R.I.) last year, but he didn't sign and made the cross-country trek to JC of Southern Nevada after initially committing to Miami. At 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, he's a tightly wound athlete who was a two-way player in high school. He played more in the outfield for the Coyotes early in the year, and scouts said watching his pregame throws was a treat. He started getting more time on the mound midway through the season, and scouts see him in that role as a pro. Pannone was on the mound for Bishop Hendricken's state championship game last year, but as a two-way player from the Northeast he is still raw as a pitcher. His fastball sits in the 91-93 mph range, and he can spot it, but his secondary stuff is below-average. His curveball is ahead of his changeup. Scouts like his athleticism and bulldog mentality. He is committed to Arizona.
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Pannone was a 33rd-round pick of the Cubs out Bishop Hendricken High (Warwick, R.I.) last year, but he didn't sign and made the cross-country trek to JC of Southern Nevada after initially committing to Miami. At 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, he's a tightly wound athlete who was a two-way player in high school. He played more in the outfield for the Coyotes early in the year, and scouts said watching his pregame throws was a treat. He started getting more time on the mound midway through the season, and scouts see him in that role as a pro. Pannone was on the mound for Bishop Hendricken's state championship game last year, but as a two-way player from the Northeast he is still raw as a pitcher. His fastball sits in the 91-93 mph range, and he can spot it, but his secondary stuff is below-average. His curveball is ahead of his changeup. Scouts like his athleticism and bulldog mentality. He is committed to Arizona.
Career Transactions
Nashville Sounds placed LHP Thomas Pannone on the 60-day injured list.
LHP Thomas Pannone assigned to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent LHP Thomas Pannone to a minor league contract.
LHP Thomas Pannone assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Thomas Pannone to a minor league contract.
Iowa Cubs released LHP Thomas Pannone.
Milwaukee Brewers released LHP Thomas Pannone.
Milwaukee Brewers designated LHP Thomas Pannone for assignment.
Nashville Sounds transferred LHP Thomas Pannone to the Development List.
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