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Eighth Round: Pirates Draft RHP Austin Coley

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have drafted right-handed pitcher Austin Coley in the eighth round of the 2014 MLB draft. Coley was drafted in the 27th round by the Mets last year, and is from Belmont University. He had a 2.72 ERA in 82.2 innings this year, with an 85:42 K/BB ratio. That came after he had mono coming into the season.

Coley is 6′ 3″, 200 pounds, and has a downhill plane with a lot of movement on his fastball. Dr. Strangeglove saw Coley play, and had him sitting 91-93 MPH, with an average curve and a changeup, which was described as his best pitch. Looking at the walk numbers, it seems Coley has some issues with control. The Pirates love a downhill fastball and good changeup combo, so this fits what they usually go for from a pitcher.

Austin Coley’s player page.

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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