Sons of Sam Horn > Kyle Weiland

Rdsxmbnt

Aug 7 2008, 03:30 PM

Age: 21
Born: September 12, 1986
Albuquerque, NM
Height: 6-4
Weight: 195
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Drafted: 3rd Round 2008
How Acquired: Draft
College: Notre Dame
High School: Eldorado (NM)
ETA: 2011

QUOTE(Soxprospects)

90-95 mph fastball complemented by a plus low 80s curve and a decent change. Pounds the zone with good command. Control of his secondary pitches could use some improvement. Fastball has great late life. Consistent. Struggled recovering from a broken collarbone sustained prior to the 2007 season. Demonstrated flashes of dominance during his freshman campaign at Notre Dame. The Sox may develop Weiland as a starter down the line.

Info: http://soxprospects.com/players/weiland-kyle.htm

Weiland has been pitching for the Lowell Spinners: 37.0 IP, 26 hits, 7 BB, 41 K, 1.70 ERA

Rdsxmbnt

Aug 13 2008, 10:39 AM

Weiland had another impressive performance two days ago: 4.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 BB, 6 K

Season total: 41.0 IP, 28 hits, 9 BB, 47 K, 1.54 ERA

It also should be noted that this season is by far the most innings pitched for Weiland since joining ND. His previous high was 49 innings back in 2006. This season between ND and Lowell he's pitched about 70 innings.

Rdsxmbnt

Aug 19 2008, 02:06 PM

Weiland pitched 5 scoreless innings back on the 16th: 5.0 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

Season total: 46.0 IP, 31 hits, 9 BB, 53 K, 1.37 ERA. Opponents hitting .183 off him

Rdsxmbnt

Aug 23 2008, 11:42 AM

Weiland pitches another scoreless 5 innings: 5.0 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K.

Season total: 51.0 IP, 32 hits, 9 BB, 56 K, 1.24 ERA. Opponents hitting .174 off him.

Scoreless inning streak now at 19 innings.

Rdsxmbnt

Aug 27 2008, 09:34 PM

Yet another scoreless 5: 5.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

scoreless streak up to (a record) 24 innings

SoxScout

Aug 28 2008, 01:04 AM

Table

G	IP		ERA	RA	WHIP		FIP	xERA	ERC		BABIP	LOB%		BR/9	H/9	HR/9		K/9	BB/9	K/BB
14	56.0		1.13	2.25	0.75		2.11	0.69	0.86		.248	74%		8.0	5.1	0.2		10.3	1.6	6.4

YTD stats

FinanceAdvice

Dec 20 2008, 01:53 PM

QUOTE(Rdsxmbnt @ Aug 27 2008, 09:34 PM)

Yet another scoreless 5: 5.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

scoreless streak up to (a record) 24 innings

I really like this kid as a future lower end rotation starter. His low WHIP and very good K ro BB looks very promising. I hope the Player Development people work with this kid.

Papelbon's Poutine

Dec 21 2008, 10:59 PM

QUOTE(FinanceAdvice @ Dec 20 2008, 01:53 PM)

I really like this kid as a future lower end rotation starter. His low WHIP and very good K ro BB looks very promising. I hope the Player Development people work with this kid.

Someone with more direct knowledge of Weiland can correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm under the assumption that he is targeted for RP work. The Sox have a history of working guys as SP to build arm strength and develop secondary stuff, as long as it isnt detrimental.

He actually came up in Keith Law's chat this week:

QUOTE

Eric (MA): What can you tell me about Red Sox minor league rookie of the year Kyle Weiland? What does he project as down the road? Thanks.

Keith Law: Setup man, potentially a closer. Definitely in the pen.

bombdiggz

Dec 22 2008, 12:17 AM

QUOTE(Papelbon @ Dec 21 2008, 10:59 PM)

Someone with more direct knowledge of Weiland can correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm under the assumption that he is targeted for RP work. The Sox have a history of working guys as SP to build arm strength and develop secondary stuff, as long as it isnt detrimental.

He actually came up in Keith Law's chat this week:

From his info page on SoxProspects: "The Sox will attempt to develop Weiland as a starter down the line." Although they have him listed as a RP.

So I think the jury is out on this one. He was certainly intriguing enough this year that I imagine the Sox let him continue to start as long as he has continued success. Probably similar to the Masterson route, even though he projects as more of a RP, let him prove it, as to not limit your own options.

FinanceAdvice

Dec 23 2008, 08:23 AM

QUOTE(Papelbon @ Dec 21 2008, 10:59 PM)

Someone with more direct knowledge of Weiland can correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm under the assumption that he is targeted for RP work. The Sox have a history of working guys as SP to build arm strength and develop secondary stuff, as long as it isnt detrimental.

He actually came up in Keith Law's chat this week:

Any idea where he will be pitching this upcoming season? I missed a chance to see him in the NY Penn league. I live near the TriCity Valley Cats and always like to catch the games when the Spinners come to play.

bosox0192

Dec 23 2008, 08:46 AM

QUOTE(FinanceAdvice @ Dec 23 2008, 08:23 AM)

Any idea where he will be pitching this upcoming season? I missed a chance to see him in the NY Penn league. I live near the TriCity Valley Cats and always like to catch the games when the Spinners come to play.

I would think Weiland would start the year in Salem.