Fastball: | Rustich features a fastball that sits in the 93-94 mph range. |
Slider: | Rustich's slider is a plus pitch at times. |
Changeup: | Rustich has thrown a changeup in the past, but didn't throw one in the weekend series against Winthrop. |
Split-fingered fastball: | He's thrown a split in the past, but didn't in his two outings over the weekend, perhaps scrapping it because of 2006 finger surgery. |
Control: | The closer commanded both pitches well over the weekend. |
Physical Description: | Big, imposing presence on the mound. |
Medical Update: | Rustich pitched in just six games in 2006 before a finger injury forced him to red shirt. He had surgery, but seemed to throw fine in the opening weekend, albeit without the split. |
Strengths: | Good two-pitch mix, presence for back bullpen. |
Weaknesses: | He doesn't have the pure power stuff necessarily to be a big league closer and he lacks deception. Some felt he'd have more value as a starter. |
Summary: | Overall, it was a good opening weekend for Rustich, who answered some questions about his finger. His delivery had improved from the previous year, with a slightly higher arm slot. |
Thursday, June 07, 2007
The Mets fourth pick, No. 93 overall is...
Brant Rustich
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