2007 Indians Top 30: Neil Wagner
Neil Wagner: Right-handed Pitcher Age: 22 Height: 6’0” Weight: 195 Bats: Right Throws: Right Wagner might be a sleeper, and someone to keep an eye on. Last year at Mahoning Valley, Wagner went 0-0 with 17 saves and posted a 1.39 ERA while holding opposing hitters to a .143 average and struckout 50 hitters in 32 innings. Wagner closed in college, and at this point it appears the Indians intend to develop him as a closer. Outside of Adam Miller, Wagner arguably has the most explosive fastball in the system that touches 96-98MPH consistently. He controls his fastball well, but the key to him becoming a bonafide relief prospect will be the development of at least one secondary pitches, which he has struggled with. Wagner most likely will start the 2007 season as the closer at Lake County.
| This article is available to Indians Baseball Insider subscription holders only. If you are already a subscriber you are either logged out or your account has expired. Please Login or click here to renew your account. If you are not a subscriber, you can click here to create an account » |
