Rather than continue the debate about the obvious benefits that size can bring, thought it might be interesting to start a thread about players (especially pitchers) who would be considered not so tall by general baseball standards. Those that are doing some good things at any level High School and above.
Perhaps this thread will reveal the fact that there really is hope for the smaller player. At least it is my attempt at that.
Not looking for arguments or debate, just a place to honor the not so big guys who are doing well.
I will start with a few recent developments...
Jeremy Jeffress RHP Halifax County Virginia, listed 6-0/180 in our database. Last night touched 100 mph on the gun and was consistent 95-98 for 7 innings.
Tim Lincecum RHP 6-0/160 U of Washington and Brad Lincoln RHP 6-0/200 are considered two of the top 4 college pitching prospects entering this years draft. Both appear to be certain early first rounders and one or the other may just end up being the first pick of the draft.
Kyle Drabek RHP 6-0/180 Woodlands, TX. ranked the #1 prospect in high school baseball by pgcrosschecker.com One of the top high school lefties is Kasey Kiker LHP 5-10/185 Russell County HS, AL.
The pitchers with the most wins in the Major Leagues as of today. Those with 4 or more wins (there's 19 of them) 7 of those 19 include.
Greg Maddux RHP 6'0, 5-0
Pedro Martinez RHP 5'11, 5-0
Oscar Villarreal RHP 6'0, 4-0
Mike Maroth LHP 6'0, 4-1
Roy Oswalt RHP 6'0, 4-1
Wandy Rodriguez LHP 5'11, 4-0
Gustavo Chacin LHP 5'11, 4-1
Feel free to add not so tall players to the thread. Perhaps TPM might want to mention some of the top pitchers at Clemson this year.
If you wish I could continue periodically... Or I could just shut up about this topic.
