Indians Top Prospects: #89 Michael McGuire

89. Michael McGuire - Right-handed Pitcher
Born: 06/29/1986 - Height: 6'7" - Weight: 240 - Bats: Right - Throws: Right

Year	Age	Team	Lvl	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	K	BB/9	K/9	WHIP
2008	22	U of Delaware	C	6	5	8.22	15	13	0	76.2	108	70	8	46	71	5.3	8.3	2.01
2008	22	Mahoning Vy	A-	3	5	4.05	21	0	1	40.0	36	18	0	16	47	3.6	10.6	1.30

History: McGuire was a 43rd round pick in the 2008 Draft out of the University of Delaware.

Strengths & Opportunities: The early returns on McGuire show he could be a diamond in the rough and one of those late round finds for the Indians. He has a major league body and big frame at 6'7" 240-pounds, and displayed the ability to consistently pound the zone (10.6 K/9) and command his fastball (3.6 BB/9). He throws in the low 90s and uses his size to get excellent leverage on hitters by keeping the ball down in the zone on a downward plane. He is very much a project, and the Indians will continues to work with him on his command and developing his secondary pitches.

Outlook: McGuire had some injury issues with his arm his senior year in college which hurt his draft stock and numbers, but could be a sleeper candidate in the organization this year where he likely will open the season in the Single-A Lake County bullpen.

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