Pitching- David Purcey

David Purcey LHP
Height: 6’5’’ Weight: 240
Age: 4/82 Signed: 2004 (1-Oklahoma)  Options: 3
Repertoire: 88-94 fastball, plus curve, change

                                                                     

2004	1.50	12.0	6	1-13	.150	NYP
2005	3.63	94.1	80	56-116	.229	A+
	2.93	43.0	32	25-45	.205	AA
2006	5.40	51.2	49	38-45	.249	AAA
	5.60	88.1	101	44-81	.287	AA

Secondary Stats (New Hampshire):
Vs Left: .319
Vs Right: .275
Bases Empty: .278
Runners On: .294
Scoring Position: .248
WHIP: 1.64
GO/AO: 0.99

Notes: A lack of control is Purcey’s biggest issue. He was demoted from triple-A to double-A in 2006 but continued to struggle and should begin there again in 2007. Purcey has an extra-large frame with a thick, strong body and legs. He utilizes no windup, but has a high three-quarter delivery. His fastball is above-average at times, but it was down in 2006. He also has a slurve-type curve ball, as well as an occasional straight changeup. Purcey had become a one-pitch (fastball) pitcher at the time of his demotion. He is probably better-suited for the bullpen but the Jays refuse to give up on his potential as a starter. Purcey came down with draftitis as a high school senior in 2001 and again as a draft-eligible sophomore in 2003. Purcey had a solid Cape Cod League, causing the Yankees to make a late run at signing him as their 17th-round pick.