Bio
School: Ohio State
Drafted: Available for 2010 draft
Scouting Report: A hard-throwing righthander whose fastball ranged from 90-93 mph all summer, Wimmers has solidified himself as one of baseball's most promising arms. He flashs an excellent curveball with hard, late break that he can typically throw for a strike any time in the count. His circle changeup is still a work in progress and is clearly his third-best pitch at this point. Wimmers has good size (6-foot-2, 195 pounds) and a fluid delivery to go along with his power repertoire, causing some scouts to project him as a closer down the line.
Rumors
2010 MLB Draft Preview: Collegiate First Round Possibilities (2/24/2010)
Jason Churchill of espn.com gives his look at collegiate players who could be first round draft picks come this June.
Golden Spikes Watch List Announced: Bryce Brentz, Alex Wimmers Lead List (2/24/2010)
USA Baseball released its 50-player watch list for the 2010 Golden Spikes Award given to the top amateur baseball player in the United States. Bryce Brentz and Alex Wimmers, semi-finalists in 2009, were among some of the top players identified.
2010 MLB Draft Notes: D1 Baseball Gets Underway (2/23/2010)
Many D1 baseball programs got underway this weekend. Here's a look at the performances from many top names on the 2010 MLB Draft board.
Age: 21
Birthday: November 1, 1988
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195 lbs
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Rating: 7.7 / 10
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2 Comments
January 7th, 2010 6:15 PM
This kid was awesome in the Cape League last summer (Bourne Braves). Once he came in to pitch a critical game after being deathly ill with a gastrointestinal bug. Pitched on heart, fumes, and guts, and saved the day. Amazing performance, and I didn't think he should be out of bed. Bourne won the championship; the only reason Alex wasn't an All-Star was that he came in late and didn't have enough starts of record. He's the real deal, and we see enough of 'em come through here to know.
December 28th, 2009 7:23 PM
Keith, I think your right on with the pitching for 2010 draft. Wimmers of Ohio State with a good coming season I think will press Ranaudo and others for a top pick. He is well poised and smart. If you do an interview with him, please note me. I'd like to hear his thoughts on his competitiveness on the mound. Why he likes pitching over any other position. He was a great hitter in high school. Thanks. Your sight is awesome.