Kyle Weiland

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Kyle Weiland (born September 12, 1986 in Albuquerque, NM), was drafted by the Red Sox in the 3rd Round, 108th overall of the 2007 Amateur Draft out of the University of Notre Dame. The Red Sox signed Weiland on June 12, 2008, to a signing bonus of $322,000.

Contents 1 Scouting Report 2 Amateur Career 3 Minor League Career 4 Trivia 5 External Links

Scouting Report

• 90-95 mph fastball complemented by a plus low 80s curve and a decent change. Pounds the zone with very good command - doesn't throw a lot of mistake pitches. Control of his secondary pitches could use some improvement. Fastball has great late life. Consistent. Struggled recovering from a broken collarbone sustained prior to the 2007 season. Demonstrated flashes of dominance during his freshman campaign at Notre Dame. The Sox may develop Weiland as a starter down the line. ~ SoxProspects.com

Amateur Career

• Weiland, 21, is the University of Notre Dame's all-time leader with 25 career saves. The Albuquerque, N.M., native posted a 2-2 record with seven saves and 5.04 ERA over a team-high 26 appearances as a junior for the Fighting Irish in 2008. He struck out 31 and walked 10 in 30 1/3 frames, an average of 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings pitched. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound right-hander went 1-2 with a save and a 2.38 ERA for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2007 and ranked third nationally with 16 saves as a freshman in 2006.

Minor League Career

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Trivia

• Rated by Baseball America as the 88th best prospect for the 2008 Amateur Draft.
• He was recommended by Red Sox scout Chris Mears.

External Links

• Kyle Weiland - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects