David Bromberg

by limozeen on Jul 9, 2008 4:12 AM EDT

Anyone know anything about this guy's stuff? I've heard he has a nice breaking ball and one of the really good fastballs in the minors. His K rate seems to support the idea that he has good stuff, and his BB rate isn't too bad, but the ERA is pretty nasty at this point.

I've never seen him pitch, so it would be interesting to hear what he throws and how he throws it from someone in the know. And maybe some insight as to his ceiling or why he's struggling so much right now.

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Bromberg

I ranked him higher than probably most when I did my Top 50 Twins Prospects list a month ago. Here’s what I wrote:

2008 Team: Beloit Snappers

Acquired: Twins 32nd round pick in 2005 out of Pacific Palisades (CA) HS

Bromberg is one of those guys who first appeared near the bottom of the Top 50 two years ago after his GCL debut. Last year, he jumped up quite a bit after a great year in Elizabethton where he was named the Appy League pitcher of the year. He has certainly been someone to watch since he signed, but one number was a little alarming, and that was the walk total. It is clearly something he and his coaches are certain to be working on. It has paid off already in Beloit this season. That said, it is still the one thing that he most needs to work on. He still is walking some, and he has a lot of three-ball counts. To continue moving up and become more dominant, he will have to become more efficient. Right now, he’s got a good fastball, that sinks, and a very good curveball. After his excellent start last night, he is now 4-3 with a 4.60 ERA. In 62.2 innings, he still has too many walks (28), but he also has 73 strikeouts. In other words, there is plenty of room for improvement, but he is young, projectable (he’s listed at 6-5, 241 pounds) has a strong arm and the stuff to keep moving up.

2008 Projection: Beloit rotation all year

Potential: better control would make him a potential #2 starter

Could be in Minnesota in: 2011

by SethSpeaks on Jul 9, 2008 11:45 AM EDT reply actions

I dont know how much more

projection there is in a 6-5, 241 frame. that is a good power pitcher’s size but it isn’t projectable.

by nms on Jul 9, 2008 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Could we eventually see him as a potential closer for the Twins? Big and strong body with a good breaking ball and fastball; I could see it if he works on his control. I suppose he has to deal with Slama and Delany. Just a thought.

Love your blog by the way.

by ahope on Jul 10, 2008 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions