Bio
School: Ohio State
Drafted: 21st overall pick in 2010 by the Minnesota Twins
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
Alex Wimmers Inks With Twins (8/10/2010)
The 21st pick of the 2010 draft, Ohio State's Alex Wimmers agreed to a signing bonus with the Twins.
2010 First Round Draft Pick Signing Bonuses (6/17/2010)
A list of all of the players from the first round and supplemental round and their signing status
2010 MLB Draft: First Round (6/7/2010)
The entire 2010 MLB Draft first round
Age: 21
Birthday: November 1, 1988
Position: Right Handed Pitcher
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195 lbs
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Rating: 7.9 / 10
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3 Comments
June 1st, 2010 10:59 AM
Wimmers went to the same high school, cincinnati moeller, as the great ken griffey jr and barry larkin. he broke griffey's hitting records while he was there.
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.