Kyle Drabek Profile
December 1, 2006 — phuturephillies
Kyle Drabek, RHP
Signed; 2006 (1st Round)
Debut; 2006 [GCL]
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Scouting Report (Baseball America, 11/13/07)
Strengths: Drabek has better raw stuff than his father, starting with a mid-90s fastball that touches 97 mph. Despite all that velocity, his best pitch remains an upper-70s spike curveball with hard, late, downward movement. He made strides with his changeup before going down with the elbow injury, both with arm speed and command. He lowered his leg kick in his delivery between high school and pro ball, and now incorporates more of a turn as he goes into his windup.
Weaknesses: Drabek’s makeup is the biggest concern, as his drinking and temper have gotten him into trouble in the past. The Phillies believed that he’d mature like any other teenager once they got him into a routine. Having to overcome elbow reconstruction may help his cause, as he’ll have to develop better work habits. The track record of pitchers coming back from Tommy John surgery is strong, so that’s not a huge worry.
Rankings
2007: Phillies #5 (Baseball America)
2006: Phillies #2 (Baseball America), Phillies #2 (Baseball Prospectus)
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