Round 9, Pick 290: Tyler Mills
Posted on June 7th, 2011 by azruavatar in 2011 MLB Draft, tags: Tyler MillsTyler Mills, RHP
Michigan
Height: 6′ 3″
Weight: 205lbs
DOB: 01/10/1990
Throws: R
Bats: R
Tyler Mills arrived at Michigan as an outfielder, redshirting in 2009 and getting just 11 at-bats last season. He opened scouts’ eyes when he pitched two innings of relief in the season opener against Louisville, throwing a 94-96 mph fastball and an 84-87 mph slider. He threw 127 pitches in the third outing of his college career, however, and his stuff rarely was as sharp afterward. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder worked more at 88-92 mph and with a shorter slider, and he couldn’t hold his spot in the weekend rotation. Mills still looks like a position player trying to pitch, working out of the stretch and struggling to repeat a less-than-smooth delivery. He’ll have to be a reliever in pro ball. He’s a draft-eligible sophomore, which complicates his signability.
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Ok… the 94-96 is likable…
Sounds like a tough sign. He seems to have the raw stuff. Another year of seasoning could push him into the top 4-5 rounds.
Mills was one of the players that visited Busch earlier this year:
http://www.futureredbirds.net/2011/05/25/draft-prospects-visiting-busch-stadium/
Tyler Mills, RHP, University of Michigan … 6-2, 200 … Age: 21 – Mills is a draft-eligible redshirt sophomore. He was All-State in high school, but his results have not matched his previous achievements since joining Michigan. He is finally a full-time member of the pitching staff and has a 5.66 ERA this season with 29 Ks in 35 innings. This would be a player the Cards would draft for his projectability and potential – not off his current stats.
“He’ll have to be a reliever in pro ball.”
I wish they would have expanded on that. Why?
Usually has to do with how many avg or above pitches he has and/or his stamina. My guess is he is 2 pitch pitcher.
The way that statement followed the delivery comments, I think it’s a delivery issue.
I think it’s both. Generally, a delivery with effort, or inconsistent repeatability means you’ll be a reliever eventually. It’s why I think Swagerty is a reliever in the end.
Though, if you’re raw and only have two pitches with the ability to be average or above, you’re generally a reliever as well.
Mills sounds like both to me.
Notice the 94-96 was in relief so he was probably cranking it up.
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Hey! He’s family & I live in St Louis. Come on Tyler sign so I can get your tickets. LOL
Sounds like a tough sign. He seems to have the raw stuff.