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James Paxton (Photo: University of
Kentucky)
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Biographical Data |
| Player Name: | James
Paxton |
| Position: | Starting
Pitcher |
| School: | University of
Kentucky |
| School Type: | College |
| Academic Class: | Junior |
| Birthdate: | 11/6/88 |
| Height: | 6'4" |
| Weight: | 215 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Report Date(s): | 4/24/09 |
| Game(s): | University of
Alabama |
Focus
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Comments |
| Fastball: | Paxton was up to 96 mph in this start
and has been seen throwing anywhere from 92 to 98 mph. |
| Fastball movement: | There's some sink and life to
his fastball. |
| Slider: | Flashes a hard, true, shorter
slider. |
| Changeup: | He didn't throw it much in this start,
but has shown it in some other outings. |
| Control: | It's fringy average and needs some
work. It's better to his arm side, but he doesn't command the ball to the third-base side of the plate as well. |
| Poise: | Competes well on the mound. |
| Physical Description: | Paxton is a big power
lefty, with a big body that isn't overly athletic. |
| Medical Update: | He had a knee issue in the
past but is completely healthy now. |
| Strengths: | Two-pitch power mix with the
fastball and slider. Coming on late; he's showing there's more in the tank. |
| Weaknesses: | The third pitch is a question mark.
His command is inconsistent and, though he repeats his delivery well, some are concerned with his long, slingy arm
action. |
| Summary: | Paxton is a college lefty who was on
the rise late in the Draft season. The Kentucky product has two potential plus pitches in his fastball, which has
been up to 98 mph, and a short power slider. The third pitch, a changeup, hasn't always been on display, but he
hasn't needed it much at the college level. He repeats his delivery well and can carry the velocity throughout
starts, though there are some who think his command and arm action may mean he'll be a reliever in the future. At
least some feel he can start and it's likely to be one of those teams that takes him off the board early. |
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