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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2020 21:23:38 GMT -5
MLB write-up:
Back in 2017, Drohan was a high school lefty in Florida with some upside and some helium. A top 100 prospect on MLB Pipeline’s Draft list, the son of former Minor League right-hander Bill Drohan was a two-sport standout who ended up going to Florida State rather than sign with the Phillies, who took him in the 23rd round of the Draft that June. After spending most of his sophomore year as a starter, he was establishing himself as a mainstay in the Seminoles’ weekend rotation this spring.
A successful high school quarterback before turning his complete focus to baseball, Drohan is still learning how to pitch, meaning there’s still ceiling to reach. He’ll touch 95 mph with his fastball at times and sits 92-93 consistently. He hides the ball well and that deception leads to a lot of swings and misses on the pitch. He has the chance to have an above-average curveball, with good three-quarter break to it and his changeup continues to improve.
Drohan’s command comes and goes, but because of his athleticsm, there’s confidence from many scouts that he’ll be able to repeat his delivery and throw more consistent strikes. There’s still a lot to dream on here, giving the southpaw more upside than the typical college pitcher.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2020 21:24:43 GMT -5
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2020 21:25:27 GMT -5
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2020 21:26:48 GMT -5
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Jun 11, 2020 21:32:25 GMT -5
I'm extremely encouraged by the fact that everyone who saw him this spring thinks he turned a corner. Definitely feels like a guy who could've had his stock rise a bit with a full season.
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Post by gerry on Jun 11, 2020 21:33:32 GMT -5
FSU all the time. Love the pick.
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Post by Ryanod1 on Jun 11, 2020 21:37:36 GMT -5
Seems like the Sox's strategy was to snag players that had a good chance for their stocks to rise this season. It is definitely a great way to draft with a value strategy yet have the chance at major upside. Drohan was a very good grab.
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Post by dirtdog on Jun 11, 2020 21:38:08 GMT -5
Does he profile as a reliever?
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Post by Ryanod1 on Jun 11, 2020 21:41:15 GMT -5
Does he profile as a reliever? I would assume hes as close to a starter as we will find here. What would send him to the bullpen is if he can't find his control, but his athleticism and mechanics show he should fix.
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Post by Coreno on Jun 11, 2020 21:41:36 GMT -5
You don't mess with the Drohan
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Post by Legion of Bloom on Jun 11, 2020 21:42:49 GMT -5
You don't mess with the Drohan We have a winner.
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Post by RedSoxStats on Jun 11, 2020 21:44:15 GMT -5
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Post by pedroelgrande on Jun 11, 2020 21:53:27 GMT -5
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2020 21:58:35 GMT -5
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Post by borisman on Jun 11, 2020 22:04:11 GMT -5
Umm, guys?! That isn't Drohan on is "player profile" page.
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Post by Ryanod1 on Jun 11, 2020 22:30:30 GMT -5
I love that Drohan's "player profile" picture is of a righty pitcher, and Drohan's a lefty lol
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jun 11, 2020 22:42:11 GMT -5
Refresh the page. You may have to hold shift when you refresh. Mike fixed it 45 minutes ago.
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Post by Canseco on Jun 11, 2020 22:51:36 GMT -5
You don't mess with the Drohan Now we're in business!
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Post by Ryanod1 on Jun 11, 2020 23:13:57 GMT -5
Refresh the page. You may have to hold shift when you refresh. Mike fixed it 45 minutes ago. I still show a RHP, but maybe its my computer. Who knows. Its not like it matters even remotely. I was just laughing because it made me question myself assuming Drohan was a LHP this whole time. Great job keeping up with everything during all this. You guys always crush it.
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Post by awall on Jun 12, 2020 5:58:40 GMT -5
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jun 12, 2020 7:47:06 GMT -5
Body type remind anyone else of Song?
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Post by burstandbloom on Jun 12, 2020 8:35:08 GMT -5
Those 3000 spin rate curve balls are pretty encouraging.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 12, 2020 11:39:31 GMT -5
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Post by Ryanod1 on Jun 12, 2020 15:25:05 GMT -5
Body type remind anyone else of Song? That or possibly Thaddeus Ward
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Post by cdj on Jun 13, 2020 15:19:01 GMT -5
I know Kukuk was a HS kid but the profile reminds me of Kukuk minus the felonies!
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