Michael Wacha 2012 Draft Profile

Player:  Michael Wacha
Position:  RHP
School:  Texas A&M
Date of Birth:  7/1/1991
Height/Weight:  6’6/190
Bats/Throws:  R/R
Class Of:  2013
Previously Drafted:  Undrafted

Scouting Report:

Michael Wacha will be moving into the Friday night starter role at Texas A&M in 2012.  He is a big righthander with the look of a future workhorse.

Wacha has solid mechanics and an easy delivery.  He uses a high 3/4 delivery and does a good job of pitching downhill.  Control and a willingness to pound the strikezone are two of Wacha’s strengths on the mound.

Wacha’s fastball sits between 91 and 95.  A lack of movement on the pitch is an often mentioned criticism of Wacha.  His change is a true plus pitch, sitting between 82-85 with good movement and deception.  He does not often use his breaking ball and it needs to be refined. 

Wacha has the ability to land in the top half of the first round.  Some already place him in the top 10.  He still has room to get stronger and should be able to improve at the next level.

Awards/Achievements:

• 2011 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team
• 2011 Baseball America 3rd Team All-American
• 2010 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American
• 2010 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American
• 2010 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention

Quotes:

Florida State coach Mike Martin-  “He’s the real deal.  That was great stuff.”

Texas A&M coach Rob Childress-  The changeup’s been his pitch.  He can throw it right-on-right or throw it to the lefties as well.”

Links:

• Texas A&M
• YouTube- pitching for CNT
• Golden Sombrero

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