Latos Signing

by Ron Mexico on Jun 1, 2007 11:19 AM PDT

The padres have taken a good step towards this year draft by signing an first round type pitcher in Matt latos. He is a big kid, who throws a power fastball (describe as late cutting action) and a power slider. Even though he is young power pitcher, his control is already at the major league level. The padres philosophy is that all pitchers need to develop a changeup which will complement his other pitches nicely. Right now he projects as a middle of the rotation guy in 2009.

One reason the padres got him in the mid rounds was there was concern over his "temper" during games. After each bad pitch he has a tendency to yell at himself and continuously talk to himself on the mound. One scout described him as overcomeptitive and need more maturity on the mound to be a MLB starter, but electrifying stuff and command makes him a good bet.

Those comments reminds me of another power pitcher the padres have......

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Let me guess!

Ummm....Matt Bush?

by Drama on Jun 1, 2007 11:23 AM PDT reply actions

Power Pitcher?

I think you meant to say SHortstop.

by osbug on Jun 1, 2007 11:32 AM PDT reply actions

No

latos is a power pitcher.

by Ron Mexico on Jun 1, 2007 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Seriously...

The Latos signing is huge for the organization. He looks like a guy that could turn out to be a real stud and the Padres shelled out some big money for a draft pick. Hopefully they can carry this momentum into the draft. I want to see them draft on talent and need....not on signability.

by Drama on Jun 1, 2007 11:42 AM PDT reply actions