JOSH POYTRESS | LEFT HANDED PITCHER |
 | Born: July 20, 1990 Height: 6′ 2″ Weight: 185 Bats: Right Throws: Left Drafted: 18th Round, 542nd Overall, 2011 How Acquired: Draft College: Fresno State Agent: N/A |
WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES |
| Poytress was originally drafted by the Houston Astros in the 16th round out of high school, but chose to go to Fresno State. He sits in the uper 80s with his fastball, and tops out at 92. He also throws a curve and a changeup, with the latter being his best pitch. He put up his best results in his junior year, with improved control being a big factor. Poytress signed in late June. 2011 A little surprisingly, Poytress pitched in relief at State College, except for one start. He struggled initially, with an ERA of 5.59 at the end of July. In ten outings starting at the beginning of August, though, he allowed no runs except for one bad outing in which he allowed four. He fanned 16 in 14.1 IP in that stretch. For the season, his BB/9 and K/9 were good. He did not have a significant platoon split. Poytress began 2012 in extended spring training, but could appear in West Virginia at some point. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION |
| 2012: Minor league contract |
PLAYER INFORMATION |
| Signing Bonus: N/A MiLB Debut: MLB Debut: MiLB FA Eligible: 2017 MLB FA Eligible: Rule 5 Eligible: 2014 Added to 40-Man: Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
TRANSACTIONS |
| June 6, 2008: Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 16th round, 482nd overall pick. June 7, 2011: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 18th round, 542nd overall pick; signed on June 22. |
