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Re: Follow the Prospects: A.J. Cole, RHP
« Reply #300: January 08, 2015, 10:09:09 AM »
http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/finding-next-garrett-richards-carlos-frias-dodgers-010715

Cistulli idenitfied Garrett Richards as a potential high end starter even though he was never a top 50 prospect and even struggled a bit his first few callups, because he throws hard and does not walk many guys.  He sorted by fastball velocity pitchers who had reached AA/AAA, had at least 50 IP, and a BB% of less than 7%.  As the link says, his #1 choice this year is Carlos Frias for a Richards-like break out.  #2 is AJ Cole, even though his velocity seemed to be down last year.