5.
Nick Burdi
5-23-13 - The extremely deep bullpen is anchored by college baseball’s
hardest thrower, sophomore righty Nick Burdi (3-3, 0.88 with 56 strikeouts and
11 walks in 31 innings), who routinely runs his fastball into the triple digits
(5-29-13) http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/louisville-regional-preview/
6-9-13 - 9.Nick Burdi, RHP (Louisville): As a reliever
he consistently touches 100+ mph. His slider is equally ridiculous as it maxes
out in the low 90s. He also showed improved command in 2013. It would be fun to
watch Burdi as a starter next year. http://www.minorleaguerundown.com/2013/06/09/2014-mlb-draft-top-30-prospects/
6-10-13 - Nick Burdi, RHP, Louisville - The Louisville closer has one of
the best arms in the country and progressed well from his freshman to sophomore
seasons. His fastball is 95+ and touches
100. His slider is also a nice pitch. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/10/2014-mlb-draft-early-college-names-to-know/
6-11-13 - 9. Nick Burdi, RHP, Louisville: It's not often a college closer
gets ranked this highly, but Burdi reportedly hit triple digits during the 2013
season, striking out 61 in 34 2/3 innings. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50293726&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb&tcid=tw_article_50293726
6-17-13 - Nick Burdi, RHP, Louisville - Simpson
compares Burdi (6-foot-4, 218) to Oklahoma righthander Jonathan Gray, who could
hit 100 on the gun and just went No. 3 overall to the Rockies. "Burdi's
done the same," Simpson said. "He's the big arm for next year."
The difference, however, is that Burdi is more of a two-pitch reliever than a
starter like Gray -- but a very good closer at Louisville, where he had a 0.78
ERA and an absurd 61 strikeouts in 34 2/3 innings. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mlb/news/20130610/draft-prospects-carlos-rodon/#ixzz2WWk0FqzU
6-20-13
- Mike (Dallas) - I realize its a
little early for 2014 draft discussions but I saw a report that said Nick Burdi
is a top 5 candidate for next years draft. I realize he throws really hard but
is a guy who has been a reliever in college really considered that high of a
prospect? If he is that good, why is he not a starter in college? - - - Keith
Law: Nick Burdi is not a top 5 draft prospect unless, as you say, he becomes a
starter. No team would risk the opprobrium of taking a closer with a top five
pick.
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