21. 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.
7-13-11: - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/765098-new-york-mets-dillon-gee-and-the-mets-top-10-young-pitching-prospects#/articles/765098-new-york-mets-dillon-gee-and-the-mets-top-10-young-pitching-prospects/page/2
- One way for the New York Mets to
revamp their pitching staff is to build directly from the draft. Mazzoni, a
hard-throwing right-handed pitcher from North Carolina State, was the second-round
pick of the New York Mets and doubled as the highest-drafted signed pitcher.
Mazzoni is not very big—he stands at 6’1” and weighs less than 200 pounds—but
despite his size, he can absolutely bring the heat. In college, his fastball
was consistently in the mid-to-low-90s, and has reached a premium velocity
clocked at 97 mph. Mazzoni is also known for his steady control. Athletically
built and often referred to as a “bulldog," Mazzoni is the type of the
pitcher to go right after the batter simply by throwing strike after strike.
Although an obvious worry is that at the major league level this kind of player
would be torched, it’s actually very good news to learn that a pitcher is as
accurate as Mazzoni is because that’s one of the hardest tools for a pitcher to
learn.
8-22-11: - #20 –
RP Cory Mazzoni – Mazzoni was thrown right into the fire and has produced
wonderful results for St. Lucie. Yes, it’s only five outings, but it’s obvious
that he will play at this level again come spring. There still is a lot of
question whether the Mets will use him as a starter, but I’d leave him in the
pen. He throws around 92 but has sick late movement. Great draft pick.
8-21-11: - Stock
Up – RP – Cory Mazzoni – Since signing with the Mets, Mazzoni is quietly
pitching out of the St. Lucie pen and had another great outing on Sunday:
2.0-IP, 0-R, 0-H, 0-BB, 2-K. That’s a combined 10 outings for Brooklyn/St.
Lucie and a 0.82 ERA.
10-25-11: - http://www.minorleaguerundown.com/2011/10/25/2011-top-20-new-york-mets-prospects
- 2011 Top 20 New York Mets Prospects -
13.Cory Mazzoni, RHP (Short Season NY-Penn, High Class A): Statistically
speaking there isn’t much to write home about in his 13 inning professional
debut. Pure potential-wise, Mazzoni has the fastball and breaking stuff to be a
quality rotation piece, and if you look at his college career, that’s pretty
clear. Much of the Mets’ remaining pitching depth is buried in Class A ball, so
he will need to compete for innings. If the Mets are smart they won’t make him,
as he likely has one of (if not the) best two pitch mixes down there.
11-20-11: - http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/11/mmo-top-20-mets-prospects-11-cory-mazzoni-rhp.html
- In 2011 Mazzoni pitched 114.2 IP as a
starter for NC State, over 16 starts. His record was 6-6 with a 3.30 ERA, 91
hits, but what was most noticeable was the 137 strikeouts and 29 walks. After
signing his contract with the Mets, he was sent to Brooklyn to begin his
professional career, but the Mets were hesitant to have him start, so as not to
run up his inning totals, he worked out of the pen. He threw 6 IP for the
Cyclones before finishing his year with 7 IP in the FSL. That’s just under 130
IP for the year which the Mets felt was plenty, and it puts him on track for
150 IP next season.The 22-year-old righty is listed at 6’1″, and 194 lbs., but
he still generates a lot of power for someone with that kind of frame. He
throws his fastball low to mid-nineties with excellent location, and was
topping out in the Cape Cod League last summer at 97. What’s even better is
that he can maintain his velocity deep into games. The knock on his fastball is
that it is on the straight side, and can be hit. But as he advances through the
system hopefully he can learn ways to find some more movement on the pitch, even
if it means dialing it back a bit.
12-7-11: - http://baseballdraftreport.com – Solid. That’s the word I’ve heard used most
often to describe North Carolina State RHP Cory Mazzoni. He throws three
pitches for strikes, showed steady improvement in three years in the ACC, and
has the control to be trusted as a reliever if that’s where he ultimately winds
up. He pitched well in limited pro innings, but continued to have difficulties
keeping the ball on the ground. Not all successful pitchers get groundballs and
not all groundball pitchers are successful, but the ability to keep the ball
out of the air is really important for pitchers who lack premium stuff.
Remember, Mazzoni’s repertoire is solid…not premium. Also, for what it’s worth,
I’ve had people I trust tell me that all of Mazzoni’s reported mid- to
upper-90s peak heat was all recorded on hot guns. Baseball America, based out
of nearby (to Raleigh) Durham and likely to have had multiple staffers on site
who have seen Mazzoni throw over the years, says he’s hit 97 MPH. I don’t know
who to believe, but I figured I’d pass along my info and let you, John Q.
Public, decide on whether or not to trust the industry leader or some fool with
a free WordPress blog. Choose wisely! North Carolina State JR RHP Cory Mazzoni:
88-91 FB, touching 92; SL; good 70-76 CB; emerging splitter used as CU; good
command; 6-1, 200 pounds
1-20-12 - http://metsmerizedonline.com/2012/01/prospect-pulse-the-2012-st-lucie-mets.html
Cory Mazzoni (SP1) - After throwing 115
innings at North Carolina State in 2011, the Mets did not want to give Mazzoni
a heavy workload once they signed their 2nd round pick. Instead they had him
pitch a few innings out of the bullpen, just so he could get a taste of
professional ball, before shutting him down until spring. Mazzoni throws hard,
mid-90′s, and it will be nice to see where he is at with his secondary stuff
this season. I look for Mazzoni to log 130-140 innings this year as one of the
anchors of the rotation.
1-27-12: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6509
8. RHP Cory Mazzoni -
Baseball-Reference player profile - The Mets drafted Mazzoni in the second
round (71st pick overall) of the 2011 draft and showed immediate confidence in
him, moving him up to the Florida State League for six appearances at the end
of the season. While Mazzoni did make all dozen of his pro appearances out of
the bullpen after signing, that might have been in deference to the 92 innings
he pitched at North Carolina State during the spring. The 6-1/195 Pennsylvania
native has the stuff, strength and command to be a starting pitcher, with a
fastball that sits in the low-90s and has been as high as 96-97 mph at times, a
power curve in the upper-70s and a split-finger changeup.
RHP Cory Mazzoni - The Mets'
2011 second round selection out of NC State signed just early enough to get his
feet wet in pro ball, pitching in six games for the Cyclones as well as St.
Lucie. In that short time he showed why many are excited about his future and
why many -- like BP's Kevin Goldstein -- consider him a breakout candidate
going forward. That's because the 22-yr old Mazzoni is the rare college pitcher
that blends refinement, results and top shelf stuff yet was still on the board
beyond the first round. First and foremost, Mazzoni's fastball reaches into the
mid-90's -- touching 97 mph. Then pair the fact that he features pinpoint
command and you're already talking about a very interesting talent. He also
features a decent curve/splitter mix that is inconsistent but developing. http://www.amazinavenue.com/2012/2/6/2768128/2012-amazin-avenue-mets-top-50-prospect-15-11
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