Adam Mills
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Adam Mills
| Born: | November 19, 1984 |
| Birthplace: | Big Pool, Maryland |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 195 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2007: 8th Round, 264th Pick by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | UNC Charlotte |
| High School: | Clear Springs High School (MD) |
| ETA: | 2011 |
Adam Mills (born November 19, 1984 in Big Pool, MD), was drafted by the Red Sox in the 8th Round, 264th overall of the 2007 Amateur Draft out of the University of North Carolina - Charlotte.
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Scouting Report
- Intelligent pitcher dominated collegiate competition in 2007. Mills possesses four average pitches, but mixes them masterfully with phenomenal command. His fastball sits in the high 80s and occasionally reaches about 92 mph. Fastball comes in three varieties: a straight four seamer, a two seamer with some good late movement, and a nice sinker. Also mixes in a very good changeup, an occasional out pitch slider, and a solid but not spectacular knuckle curve. Groundball pitcher with a deceptive but consistent delivery. Outstanding control. Could stand to add some muscle. Average to above average pickoff move. Some scouts project Mills as a middle reliever down the road due to lack of velocity. ~ SoxProspects.com
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Amateur Career
- Dominated college competition in 2007 on his way to a 14-2 record. In 142.2 IP, he posted 1.01 ERA to go along with a 141/27 K/BB. He pitched 8 CG and also had 4 CG SHO for the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Finished 2007 with #1 ERA (1.01) in NCAA and tied for #1 in wins (14) in NCAA (w/ Bryan Henry, Fla. St.) and sixth in strikeouts (141) for season. Mills was among three finalists for Roger Clemens Pitcher of the Year Award in 2007.
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Amateur Awards
- 2007 Atlantic-10 Pitcher of the Year
- 2007 First-Team All-America by Baseball America
- 2007 First-Team All-America by Pro-Line Athletic NCBWA
- 2007 First-Team All-America by Louisville Slugger
- 2007 First-Team All-America by Ping!Baseball
- 2007 First-Team All-America by Rivals.com
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Minor League Career
- 2007: Adam was selected by Boston in the 8th round of the 2007 Amateur Draft and was assigned to the short-season Lowell Spinners for the 2007 minor league season. He worked primarily in relief and posted a 2.04 ERA in 35.1 innings. He also struck out 37 batters and walked just 9 on his way to a 3-1 record.
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Trivia
- Was one of 3 finalist for the 2007 Roger Clemens Award (top collegiate pitcher).
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External Links
- Adam Mills - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
- Adam Mills - Draft Spotlight Courtesy of BaseballAnalysts.com
