Welcome to the first installment of "Prospect Profile" where I breakdown the prospect and predict their future. First on the list, one of the best prospects to hit the majors in quite a while, Stephen Strasburg.
Stephen was drafted with the first overall pick in the 2009 draft. In college he broke through and really worked his magic, pitching many no hitters and setting strikeout and win records. His coaches said of him, "Stephen is really going to reach the moon if he stays healthy, he has all the potential in the world."
His college success should transform into immediate major league success, because unlike many other successful college pitchers, Stephen is highly polished. Stephen has been compared to a young Roger Clemens.
The Repertoire:
A fast-ball that has reached 101 MPH on the radar gun that he can consistently throw for strikes.
A Slider that many umps have called his "Strikeout pitch" that is reminiscent of Francisco Rodriguez's.
A Change Up that scouts are less enthusiastic about, but will come together with enough practice.
Etc.
So what does my prediction say?
It says that Stephen will be to the majors by May, ROY by October, and Cy Young by 2011, and an MVP by 2012, and a HOF by 2022.
So if you want to make a smart investment, invest in this young righty's future.
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