Barry Svrluga has the news.
The Nationals signed right-hander Brad Peacock yesterday. A big deal? Well, in a world in which they’re trying to collect pitching, it’s worth a mention. Peacock was a “draft-and-follow” from last year’s draft. That’s a practice where a club takes a kid in a low round — in this case, the 41st — doesn’t sign them but watches his progress over the ensuing year. Peacock was touted by Nationals’ officials as perhaps a fifth-round talent. From Palm Beach Central High, he went to Palm Beach Community College this year and was due to serve as the closer there.
That’s good news to hear. One correction though, Peacock started for Palm Beach this year. In 69IP (16 games), Peacock allowed 47 hits and 30 runs while striking out 48 and walking 21.
UPDATE: I just received confirmation from Mark Rogoff of the Nationals, Brad Peacock is the only 2006 DFE signing.
Zach | 31-May-07 at 3:14 pm | Permalink
That is good news. Sorry they couldn’t get the other guy though, especially since we could always use a developing piece of lumber down there.
Chris | 31-May-07 at 4:01 pm | Permalink
Great news, sounds like a good prospect. Any ideas when and where we see him next?
Brian J Oliver | 31-May-07 at 4:11 pm | Permalink
Chris - He is probably headed to Viera. And I’d bet he starts in the GCL unless roster constraints dictated by the draft bump him to Vermont (i.e. drafting lots of high school players)
Dave @ Bottomfeeder Baseball | 31-May-07 at 5:31 pm | Permalink
<69 IP (16 games), 47 hits and 30 runs while striking out 48 and walking 21>
low hit rate is good, low K total not good against moderate competition, but K/BB rate good. is this guy a soft-tosser? that’s what the stats suggest.
Brian J Oliver | 31-May-07 at 6:09 pm | Permalink
Dave … I have not seen Peacock and can only pull stuff from other sources. Here is what Baseball America has to say about Peacock
has shown three average pitches at times. The rail-thin righthander has some room for physical projection and has flashed a fastball between 87-93 mph
Chris | 01-Jun-07 at 12:41 am | Permalink
Yeah I’d like to see him in Vermont. Id have to guess that the JC batters he saw were as good as GCL hitters