James Paxton

Bio

Position: LHP
School: Kentucky
Drafted: Originally selected by the Blue Jays with the 37th pick of the 2009 draft, Paxton did not sign and is available for 2010 draft
Scouting Report: Paxton is a college lefty who was on the rise late in the season. The Kentucky product has two potential plus pitches in his fastball, which has been up to 98 mph, and a short power slider. The third pitch, a changeup, hasn't always been on display, but he hasn't needed it much at the college level. He repeats his delivery well and can carry the velocity throughout starts, though there are some who think his command and arm action may mean he'll be a reliever in the future. At least some feel he can start and it's likely to be one of those teams that takes him off the board early.

Rumors

James Paxton Ends Career At Kentucky (3/3/2010)
After unsuccessful attempts at an injunction against Kentucky to bar the university from preventing him from playing and subsequent denial of his appeal, James Paxton will leave the Kentucky baseball program to pursue a professional baseball career.

James Paxton's Appeal Denied (2/25/2010)
The Kentucky Court of Appeals denied Kentucky pitcher James Paxton's appeal of a circuit court judge's decision to deny a temporary injunction allowing Paxton to play in Kentucky's games.

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.

Rating: 10.0 / 10

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