New - The Keepers - #116 - RHP - Cory Mazzoni

116. Cory Mazzoni RHP



Mazzoni is an innings-eater: He has logged 1062/3 innings this year, 411/3 innings more than anyone else on N.C. State's staff. By having him pitch on Saturday, the Wolfpack bullpen could be saved for extended innings on Sunday. The junior right-hander has not given up a run in his last two starts covering 15 innings, victories over Boston College and Florida State. http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/03/1244333/avent-wont-gamble-again-will-play.html#ixzz1Obm2ZYVP  


MAZZONI outdueled Clemson ace Scott Weismann in the 4-0 series opener, with the 4-hit shutout vaulting the Wolfpack on to a series victory over the #16 Tigers. It was the first shutout posted by N.C. State since a combined shutout vs. Texas in 2004. The 6-1, 195-pound righthander matched his career high with 10 strikeouts in the impressive series opener, while facing only 35 batters, with a pair of walks. Clemson ranks among the nation’s top offenses, currently owning a .318 team batting average while averaging nearly eight runs scored per game. Clemson managed a 2-out double by Jeff Schaus in the opening frame and Richie Shaffer had a leadoff single up the middle in the 2nd – but Mazzoni then retired 16 consecutive batters (and 20 of the next 21). The Tigers tried to rally, loading the bases with 2-outs in the 8th, but Schaus popped up to shortstop to extend the shutout. Two runners were aboard in the 9th, but Mazzoni closed things out on a Will Lamb groundout and Jason Stolz flyout to right field – http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/03/30/georgia-tech-corner-infielder-matt-skole-n-c-state-ace-cory-mazzoni-lead-week-6-primetime-performers  


Cory Mazzoni has made strides this season, but he still lacks true upside. His fastball lacks movement and ranges from 89 to 93. He throws a workable changeup and a breaking ball that can be good at times. Mazzoni’s delivery is smooth and easy and he uses a 3/4 arm slot. His command has been inconsistent. http://mlbdraftguide.com/1/2011/04/25/cory-mazzoni-draft-profile  


4-18-11 from http://bullpenbanter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=410:college-baseball-weekend-09-observations&catid=18:articles&Itemid=11  on Cory Mazzoni: - Average height; thin and athletic; not projectable 3/4 arm slot with a low effort delivery Fastball without much movement; showed some good arm side run in the third but didn't last; 92 & 93 in the first, 92, 91 & 92 in the second, 89 in the third, 89 & 90 in the fifth, 91 in the sixth, 93 in the seventh (via announcer) Slider had hard 2-8 break early in the outing; worked well as a chase pitch; 81 in the first (via announcer) Curve ball has good shape and 1-7 movement; 79 & 81 in the first, 81 & 80 in the second (via announcer) Curve ball & slider started to blend together by the middle innings to the point where I started to wonder whether they were variations rather than unique pitches Straight change-up with some arm side run and drop; used judiciously and had hitters ahead of the pitch when he threw it; 81 in the second (via announcer) Fastball command was good in the first inning, but deserted him from that point on Fastball from the second inning on tended to be left up in the zone; hittable when he wasn't hitting his spots Command of his breaking ball(s) was significantly better; he often froze hitters with pitches on the black on both sides of the plate Got more aggressive in the strike zone when his command wouldn't let him hit corners with consistency


6-14-11: - http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/6/14/2222649/2011-mlb-draft-new-york-mets-review#storyjump   - 2) Cory Mazzoni, RHP, North Carolina State: Low-90s fastball, sometimes faster, good breaking ball, good splitter, interesting stats. Note outstanding K/BB and K/IP ratios. 3.30 ERA, 137/29 K/BB in 115 IP.


6-22-11: - Draft Update: - 2nd round (71st overall) pick, SP Cory Mazzoni, signed for $437,500. Slot figure was $514,800. That’s called under-slotting.