 | Name: Stetson Allie Position: Right Handed Pitcher Birth Date: March 13, 1991 Height: 6'4'' Weight: 225 Bats: Right Throws: Right College/HS: St. Edwards HS (Ohio) Acquired: 2010 Draft, 2nd Round Major League ETA: 2015 |
| McEffect Report: Allie was a huge acquisition for the Pirates in 2010, spending well above slot in the 2nd round to get him. The Pirates money was spent on a kid who is now one of the hardest throwing pitcher in the system. Allie routinely reaches 100 miles per hour on the radar gun. He also throws a hard slider in the upper 80's, and when it is on it is a plus pitch and an excellent compliment to his fastball. Those pitches amongst a decent changeup help project Allie as a possible ace, although he is not without flaws. His main problems are control and overthrowing, which really go hand-in-hand. Those issues hampered him in 2011 as he posted a 6.58 ERA with a ridiculous 10 BB/9. Some of his development has people believing that he will be a future closer type and not a starter. It's too early to say that, and Allie could very well be used a starter in 2012, only time will tell. My guess is that he'll be given another shot at starting but will eventually end up as a bullpen guy. He has filthy stuff but has a lot of work to do to fill out as a pitcher. Allie is an arm that you don't get your hands on very often, so the Piratse will be very careful with him. He's a big part to the system and could help the Pirates in a big way down the road. I wouldn't expect to see him before 2015, but it could happen. |