Andrew Dobies

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Andrew Dobies was the Red Sox selection in the third round of the 2004 Amateur Draft out of the University of Virginia.

Contents 1 Amateur Career 2 Pro Career 3 Scouting Report 4 Trivia 5 External Links

Amateur Career

In two seasons as a starter at the University of Virginia, Dobies went 12 - 6 with a 3.59 ERA and 181 strikeouts. Dobies was a reliever his Freshman year.

Pro Career

Spent 2004 after college in Lowell, pitched a total of 26.2 Innings. WHIP .954.

Started 2005 in Greenville (Class A) and was promoted to Wilmington (Advanced-A) after making 10 starts in Greenville. Made 16 starts in Wilmington. Pitched a total of 143.2 innings in 2005. WHIP - GR 1.42 (57.2 innings) - WILM 1.24 (86 innings).

Dobies began the 2006 season with Wilmington where he posted a record of 8-6, 3.98 in 21 starts. Promoted to Portland (AA) on August 2. Dobies went 1-2, 3.93 ERA for the Sea Dogs in 6 regular season appearances.

Scouting Report

• Dobies is a fierce competitor with a nice delivery. Fastball hits the mid-to-high 80s, which is varied by an excellent changeup and a decent slider. Added a low 80s cut fastball in 2006 which he considers his best pitch. He also throws a nice cutter as an out pitch. Doesn’t walk too many batters.
  During the 2006 season, Dobies added a cut fastball, at the urging of the Red Sox. "They sent me some tapes on (White Sox starter) Mark Buehrle," Dobies said. "It took me a while to get used to it and figure out the grip. I finally got it, and it's been working wonders ever since."

• "My cutter is around 81-83 (mph), while my fastball ranges from 85-88. I'm probably throwing my fastball, cutter, and slider an equal amount. I'm also throwing a change-up, which has been excellent for me this year." ~ Andrew on Andrew

Trivia

• Dobies is a Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.
• Was a Political Science major Virginia, and considers himself a moderate Democrat.

External Links

• Andrew Dobies - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects