Jordan Ramsey
| IP | 42 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 6.214 |
| WHIP | 1.643 |
| BB/9 | 7.071 |
| SO/9 | 8.571 |
- Full name Jordan Robert Ramsey
- Born 09/06/1992 in Winston-Salem, NC
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School UNC Wilmington
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Drafted in the 7th round (205th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2015 (signed for $20,000).
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After a strong sophomore campaign, Ramsey looked poised to develop into a top 10 rounds pick as a junior. Ramsey struggled as a junior, battling minor injuries and inconsistency, and he slipped in the draft as a result. The Yankees took a shot at him in the 34th round, but Ramsey opted to return to UNC Wilmington, where he was installed as the Seahawks' closer for his senior season. In the relief role, Ramsey has blossomed. He's regained his confidence and found big velocity. Ramsey has touched 97 mph consistently this spring, and works in the mid-90s. When he's on, he has an above-average slider and he commands both of his pitches in the strike zone. At 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, Ramsey has the size, stuff, and pitchability to move quickly through the minors into a major league bullpen.
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After a strong sophomore campaign, Ramsey looked poised to develop into a top 10 rounds pick as a junior. Ramsey struggled as a junior, battling minor injuries and inconsistency, and he slipped in the draft as a result. The Yankees took a shot at him in the 34th round, but Ramsey opted to return to UNC Wilmington, where he was installed as the Seahawks' closer for his senior season. In the relief role, Ramsey has blossomed. He's regained his confidence and found big velocity. Ramsey has touched 97 mph consistently this spring, and works in the mid-90s. When he's on, he has an above-average slider and he commands both of his pitches in the strike zone. At 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, Ramsey has the size, stuff, and pitchability to move quickly through the minors into a major league bullpen. -
The Tar Heel State has good college pitching depth, and Ramsey seemed poised to move into the top few rounds with a good spring. But he battled injury issues (blister and triceps) in an uneven spring, posting a 5.80 ERA in 49 innings. He was 92-95 mph, touching 96, at his best before falling to 89-92, which is where he usually pitched. His changeup is his best secondary offering and has at least average potential. While his slider flashes average, it often plays below, lacking bite. He throws strikes but has some effort in a delivery that doesn't work as easily as scouts would hope, given his body and athleticism. He has a good body with the potential to add strength at 6-foot-4, 213 pounds.
