Richard Lentz

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Richard Lentz

Born:	August 6, 1984
Birthplace:	Woodinville, Washington
Height:	6' 2"
Weight:	220 lbs.
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Right
Drafted:	2006: 19th Round by the Boston Red Sox
College:	Washington
High School:	Woodinville High School
ETA:	N/A

Richard Lentz was drafted by the Red Sox in the 19th round of the 2006 Amateur Draft out of the University of Washington. Lentz signed with the Red Sox on August 8, 2006 for a bonus of $150,000.

1 Scouting Report
2 Amateur Career
3 Minor League Career
- 3.1 Minor League Awards
4 Trivia
5 External Links

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Scouting Report

Big righty power arm underwent TJ surgery in 2005 and was converted to the bullpen. Four-seam fastball sits around 91-94 mph and can get up to 96 mph. Lentz also has an average-to-above-average changeup and developing slider, both of which are on the brink of becoming MLB caliber pitches. Delivery a touch lower than 3/4, with somewhat of a slinging type motion. Good intangibles. Pounds the zone aggressively. Very good control, except for the occasional tough inning. Historically fares better against righties. If he continues to improve, particularly with keeping consistent command and improving his secondary pitches a little bit, Lentz has the makings of a very good MLB reliever and perhaps even a closer. ~ Soxprospects.com

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Amateur Career

Had Tommy John Surgery in 2005 and switched over to the bullpen for Washington. Only pitched nine innings in 2006 and went 1-0 with 16 strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA.

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Minor League Career

Was assigned to Single A Greenville for the 2006 season. Had good strikeout numbers, with 52 in 49 innings, however struggled with control, walking 42. He finished his first pro season 0-1 with a 4.04 ERA and is projected to be promoted to High-A Lancaster for the 2008 minor league season.

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