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| Name: Brian Matusz |
| Height/Weight: 6-4 / 193 |
| Date of Birth: 2/11/87 |
| School: San Diego |
| Brewerfan.net Rank: 2 |
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| Matusz made an immediate impact in college following his high school career, in which many were surprised not to see him go straight into pro ball after a surging senior year. After being drafted by the Angels in the fourth round, he decided to take his prototypical, projectable pitching frame and solid repertoire to the University of San Diego. His fastball sits in the 87-92 range and can touch 94 on occasion. His size and easy arm action allows him to maintain that velocity deep into ballgames, and his natural athleticism allows him to repeat his delivery. He also throws a very good curveball, and his changeup may project as his best pitch. That repertoire makes him extremely difficult to hit (277 strikeouts, 193 hits allowed in 232.1 college innings pitched), and he also exhibits very good control (83 BB) by throwing all three pitches for strikes. He may not profile as a prototypical staff ace given his fastball velocity, but he should still be drafted extremely early next June. |
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