Greg Miller: Future Pirate

by Alleghenys on Apr 7, 2009 12:37 PM EDT

Former top prospect LHP Greg Miller was released by the Dodgers today, and it wouldn't surprise me to see him end up in the Pirates organization in the near future. He has all the hallmarks of a Neal Huntington pickup: young (24), big (6-5), good arm, control problems, hindered by injuries, lefty, potential as both starter and reliever, etc. He was once considered the #2 prospect in the Dodgers organization, and I wouldn't mind seeing if Kerrigan and our minor league coaches can tap into his potential.

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You may be right that Neal takes a flyer on him. Las Vegas can’t be an easy place for a struggling pitcher to work things out—maybe there’s still some shred of upside if he can get a fresh start somewhere else.

by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 7, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions

RE: Miller

I agree. why not? Still need more arms in the minor league system. What kind of velocity does Miller have? Any idea?

by jeffbwi on Apr 7, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions

Mid-90s

I’ve seen varying reports on his velocity, but it looks like he throws in the mid-90s on a regular basis. Some have him hitting the upper 90s at times. Here is a decent and recent scouting report from a Dodger blog.

by Alleghenys on Apr 7, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions

Scouting Report

Thanks for attaching that. Plus fastball and slider. Downside is control. Maybe one of those guys that needs a fresh start with some new eyes to work on his mechanics or whatever is the cause of his poor control? I don’t think he’d be much worse than some of the guys on the Indianapolis roster currently: Esparza, Hamman, Quintero, Santos, or Smith. Why not, I say.

by jeffbwi on Apr 7, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Whoa

Over the past two years 130 1/3 innings, 150k and 152bb

by DITO on Apr 7, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions

Yea-Whoa!

Any stats on how many he threw over the catcher’s head to tbe backstop? Over a K and BB per inning; yikes!

by zogger on Apr 7, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Could Be Another Koufax

I saw a game at Forbes Field in the 50s when Koufax was a rookie with Brooklyn. He threw a fastball that rolled up the screen behind home plate.

Maybe Kerrigan can fix him.

If not, maybe Perry Hill can show him how to play first base and Don Long can turn him into another Rick Ankiel.

I’m gonna …. keep watchin..

by thegunner on Apr 7, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

Why don't

you just put "keep watchin’ " in your signature line? Then you wouldn’t hafta keep trying to sneak it in…

I’m trying to like you, Gunner, truly I am…

"Gimme an 'F' ! " - Country Joe MacDonald

by cocktailsfor2 on Apr 7, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Keep tryin

by thegunner on Apr 8, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions

He's worth it

He’s had shoulder trouble, but he can throw. Give him some time in the minors and see what happens. The Dodgers really liked him, they just ran out of time and roster spots.

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by thinkbluebleedblue on Apr 8, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions