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JAKE SWEENEY, LEFT HANDED PITCHER
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| Born: June 14, 2000 Height: 6’7″ Weight: 240 Bats: Left Throws: Left Drafted: 36th Round, 1084th Overall, 2019 How Acquired: Draft College: Pensacola (FL) State College (JC) Agent: |
WTM’s PLAYER PROFILE |
| Sweeney is a big southpaw, who originally committed to Arkansas, but instead went the JUCO route. Still just 18 years old on draft day in 2019, he made ten starts at Pensacola State and posted an 8.13 ERA in 31 innings, with 46 walks and 42 strikeouts. He was throwing low-90s out of high school, although he was only in the upper-80s in the GCL. He also throws a change and curve. At his age with a 6’7″ frame, there could be more in the tank, but his mechanics need work.
2019 Sweeney pitched in relief in the GCL. Opponents batted only .148 against him, but he had control problems and didn’t get many strikeouts. Sweeney won’t turn 20 until about the time the short season leagues start play in 2020. If he can make progress on his delivery, he has some potential. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2020: Minor league contract |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: MiLB Debut: 2019 MLB Debut: MiLB FA Eligible: 2022 MLB FA Eligible: Rule 5 Eligible: 2025 Added to 40-Man: Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| June 5, 2019: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 36th round, 1084th overall pick; signed on June 13. |