H/W: 6-4 200 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 2/13/87
Hoping to finally put to rest their bullpen woes, the Detroit Tigers selected this University of Arizona closer with the 21st pick in the '08 draft. Perry has a blazing fastball that sits between 96-98 MPH and occasionally touches 100. Complimenting that pitch is a wicked slider that ranges between 85-88 MPH and has all the makings of a strikeout pitch. Perry has the perfect demeanor for a closer as he pitches aggressively, going after hitters with his two plus plus pitches. On the downside, he has a tendency to open up early in his delivery, elevating his fastball and making him surprisingly hittable at times. He surrendered 15 hits in 11.2 IP with High-A Lakeland while walking 7 hitters. Some work on his mechanics should limit his walks and help him keep the ball down in the zone.
2009 Projection: The Tigers are in a perpetual need for bullpen help which means that Perry should move quickly. Don't be surprised to see him begin the season at AA Erie with a promotion to AAA Toledo a possibility as well. While he has the potential to be a top-flight closer, he still needs to work on tightening up his mechanics and limiting his walks and hits against him. Perry reminds some scouts of a bigger, stronger version of Brandon Morrow. If these comparisons come to fruition, the Tigers will be blessed with a very good closer for many years to come.
Key Ryan Perry Baseball Cards:
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft
- 2008 Razor Signature Edition Auto #/699
- 2008 Playoff Prime Cuts Auto #/249
- 2008 Playoff Contenders Auto
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 2009 Tristar Projections 237 Ryan Perry Auto Tigers US $24.00 |
 2010 Topps Peak P Series 2 Auto Ryan Perry US $1.99 |
 2010 Topps Baseball Ryan Perry Peak Performance Auto US $3.99 |
 Ryan Perry 2010 Topps Series 2 Auto Tigers Autograph US $5.99 |
 2009 Topps T 206 87 Ryan Perry Rc Polar Bear Mini US $10.00 |
 2010 Topps Peak Performance Ryan Perry Auto Autograph US $.99 |
 Ryan Perry 08 Donruss Elite Auto Patch Card 015 248 US $.99 |
 2009 Topps T 206 87 Ryan Perry Rc Piedmont Mini US $2.45 |
 10 Topps Series 2 Ppa Rp Ryan Perry Autograph US $3.50 |
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