H/W: 6-2 185 lb. B/T: L/L DOB: 12/21/88
Intrigue abounds with this young prospect. Duffy has been nothing short of dominant since being drafted by the Royals in the 3rd round in 2007. He has a nice 90-93 MPH fastball that can reach 95 at times and could well add more velocity as he builds strength. Additionally, he has improved his power curveball and is no longer afraid to pitch inside to hitters. Duffy exhibited much better control this season walking 25 hitters in 86.1 IP.
Duffy does have some kinks in his delivery that he needs to work out, which may have caused the shoulder soreness that shut him down in August. He is a flyball pitcher who has trouble commanding his offspeed pitches from time to time. This will be exploited once he reaches AA. If he can work out his mechanical issues, Duffy can be a solid #2 or #3 starter.
2009 Projection: Shoulder soreness is always a flashing red light for young prospects, especially ones as talented as Duffy. The Royals wisely shut him down and cancelled his Arizona Fall League invite. He should return strong next season at High-A Wilmington. Look to see if he can continue to keep his fastball in the low 90's with good control without any lingering effects on his shoulder. If so, he is one of the brighter young southpaws in the minor leagues, and his Donruss Threads autograph could be a nice sleeper keeper.
Key Danny Duffy Baseball Cards:
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Danny Duffy
- 2008 Donruss Threads Danny Duffy Auto #/499
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 2008 Donruss Threads 65 Danny Duffy Emerald 250 US $5.99 |
 2008 Bowman Prospect 25 Danny Duffy US $1.49 |
 2008 Just Autographs Rookie Card 18 Danny Duffy 2 US $1.00 |
 Danny Duffy 2010 Topps Bowman Triple Jersey 99 US $11.19 |
 Danny Duffy 2008 Bowman Rookie Bp25 Royals US $1.50 |
 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Danny Duffy Rookie Card Rc US $3.99 |
 Danny Duffy Signed Baseball Auto Ball Royals US $24.99 |
 Sep 1945 Song Hits Mag Duffys Tavern Danny Kaye Cov US $2.99 |
 2008 Bowman 1st Prospect Rc Danny Duffy Gold Insert US $.99 |
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