RILEY SMITH, RIGHT HANDED PITCHER
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Born: January 15, 1995 Height: 6’2″ Weight: 180 Bats: Right Throws: Right Drafted: 31st Round, 937th Overall, 2015 How Acquired: Draft College: San Jacinto College North (TX) Agent: N/A |
PROFILE |
Smith was a starter at San Jacinto, where he had a 2.70 ERA and a 33:96 BB/SO ratio in 86.2 innings this season. He had a better ERA(2.30) as a freshman in 2014, but he had just 54 strikeouts in 70.1 innings. As a junior in high school, he was hitting 89 MPH and has added a couple inches to his frame, but still has room to add muscle. If the Pirates are unable to sign him, he will transfer to LSU next season. Fourth round pick Jacob Taylor also committed to LSU for next year, so the Pirates could hurt their recruiting class. |
CONTRACT INFORMATION
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2015: Minor League Contract |
PLAYER INFORMATION
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Signing Bonus: MiLB Debut: MLB Debut: MiLB FA Eligible: 2021 MLB FA Eligible: Rule 5 Eligible: Added to 40-Man: Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
TRANSACTIONS
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June 10, 2015: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 31st round, 937th overall pick. |