Tigers select high school right-hander Beau Burrows with 22nd overall pick
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The Detroit Tigers used their top draft pick Monday evening on a preparatory pitcher known for his velocity, selecting right-hander Beau Burrows out of a Texas high school with the 22nd overall pick in the 2015 First-Year Player Draft.
Though he still has room for physical projection, Burrows already boasts an impressive pitcher's frame and wields a fastball that routinely touches 96 miles per hour. Burrows, however, made a verbal commitment to attend Texas A&M earlier this year.
Bio
Position: RHP
School: Weatherford High School
Height/Weight: 6-2, 200 pounds
Age: 18
Bats: Right; Throws: Right
Stats
| IP (G-GS) | ERA | K/9 | HR/9 | OPP AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 (2-0) | 1.27 | N/A | N/A | .190 |
Overview
The right-hander's progress has steadily increased, with his pitch plateauing this year at an amazing 96 miles per hour. Burrows frequently averages around 92-93-mph, with consistent form he rarely deviates from. His repeatable delivery and effortless structure are features of his game that can fluster batters. Burrows also possesses a dangerous breaking ball, and a changeup that is sturdy with some fade.
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