Mets Pick – Round 2: - RHP Cory Mazzoni

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. newsobserver.


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