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    2002 First-Year Player Draft - Scouting
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    Left-hander Jeff Francis of the University of British Columbia has already agreed to terms with the Rockies.
    Left-hander Jeff Francis of the University of British Columbia has already agreed to terms with the Rockies. (Richard Lam/AP)
    Focus turns from drafting to signing
    With 1,482 players selected in the First-Year Player Draft, clubs have now switched their focus from scouting, ranking and drafting players to actually signing them.  More >

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    SCOUTING REPORTS -- GUESS THE PLAYER


    1. Jamie Moyer 2. Barry Zito 3. Darryl Kile

    Large frame. Long limbs. Ideal pitcher's build. Fastball mostly 86-87 with riding life. Varies speeds on big, rolling 3/4 downer curve. Lacks command of all pitches, up with fastball and change. Deceptive velocity with sailing life. Misses bats. Non-athlete, doesn't cover much ground. Fastball will touch average. Needs to firm up curve. Works hard, well-prepared, good competitor. Stylish lefty with impressive command. Making of quality pitcher.



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