COLTON CAIN

2/5/91; '09 8th; Waxahachie, TX (HS)
L/L; 6-3, 225

Level

W-L-Sv

BB/9

K/9

WHIP

OAVG

ERA

2009 HS

6-2-0

58.0

118

2.8

18.3

0.69

2.17

Cain was another of the Pirates’ signability picks. Rated #109 overall by Baseball America, he was also a prospect as a power-hitting firstbaseman, but the Pirates drafted him as a pitcher. According to BA, he drew mixed opinions from scouts. He throws hard for a lefty, in the low-90s, and has a potentially good curve. Looking at his HS stats, you wonder how he gave up as many runs as he did considering how few baserunners he allowed. Cain had a scholarship from Texas, but the Pirates managed to sign him about a week and a half from the deadline for a reported $1.125M. He didn't appear in the GCL after signing. Most likely he'll start there in 2010, but a strong showing in fall instructionals and spring training could get him to a higher level.

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