 | Name: Justin Wilson Position: Left Handed Pitcher Birth Date: August 18, 1987 Height: 6'2'' Weight: 233 Bats: Left Throws: Left College/HS: Fresno State Acquired: 2008 Draft, 5th Round Major League ETA: 2013 |
| McEffect Report: Justin Wilson came into the system without a huge profile, but thanks to a big 2010 season he became one of the Pirates better pitching prospects. In 142.2 innings, Wilson posted a 3.09 ERA with 8.5 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9 in AA Altoona. After that season it seemed like Wilson could be a future starting pitcher for the Pirates. However, in 2011 at AAA Indianapolis, Wilson struggled a bit. He had a 4.13 ERA for the entire season. He was moved from the rotation to the bullpen in August and really let it go. He was throwing in the upper 90's and even hit triple digits a few times. It's not set in stone that Wilson will stay in the bullpen in 2012, but that would be my guess. He has good velocity and some very solid movement, so he profiles nicely as a back of the bullpen arm. |