Drafted in the 8th round (237th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2005 (signed for $12,000).
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James Burok will prove an interesting senior sign for a club looking to save money in the first 10 rounds. He's cut from a similar mold as ODU's Donnie Smith, a Cardinals fourth-round pick in 2004, but doesn't possess the same arm strength. Burok showed plus stuff once he moved to a closer's role, reaching 90-93 mph with his fastball and showing a cutter at 84-85 that's a major league pitch. His curveball isn't a true 12-to-6 offering, but he might not use it much if he remains in the bullpen.
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