H/W: 6-7 210 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 1/17/89
The Rangers' 2007 1st rounder pitched well in his first full season at Low-A Clinton. Blake Beavan went 10-6 with a 2.37 ERA and 20 BB/73 K in 121.2 IP. With his imposing frame and 95 MPH heat, Beavan has the ability to impose his will on hitters, yet he didn't miss as many bats as prognosticated. Part of this could be attributed to alterations to his funky pitching mechanics and, given his size and strength, it is conceivable that the velocity could return. His two plane slider has the ability to develop into a strikeout pitch that would serve him well as a starter or make him a dominant closer. He carries himself with a great deal of confidence on the mound and is regarded as being a fiery, sometimes too much so, competitor. Beavan is a durable pitcher who, with improved mechanics, could be a inning eating workhorse.
2009 Projection: The Rangers seem to have there minds set on developing Blake Beavan as a starting pitcher , at least for the time being. At this point his demeanor and potentially dominant two pitches seem better suited for the bullpen. The dip in his fastball's velocity is a concern. Keep an eye on this development as well as Beavan's starts at High-A Bakersfield. If he continues to live at 91-92 MPH, he could struggle and may need to head back to the Rangers' new Low-A affiliate Hickory.
Key Blake Beavan Baseball Cards:
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto
- 2007 Bowman Sterling Auto
- 2008 Bowman Draft AFLAC Auto
 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft #BDPP117 Blake Beavan Auto $5.99 |
 BLAKE BEAVAN 2007 USA BASEBALL AUTO AUTOGRAPH RC # A 29 / 595 $4.00 |
 2011 SEATTLE MARINERS-BLAKE BEAVAN GAME USED BP JERSEY-#49 $64.99 |
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