BRAD CLAPP

5/19/86; '04 19th; Bellevue (WA) CC
R/R; 6-4, 215

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2005 JC	3-2-0	8	8	42.0	30	19	50	2.14

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA	OAVG	OOBP	OSLG
2005 R	1-2-0	9	9	33.2	25	25	35	4.28	.208	.342	.300

Clapp was a highly regarded pitcher in HS, but he fell to the 19th round due to either concerns about his delivery or his bonus demands, depending on which story you read. He passed up a scholarship at Washington State and worked on his mechanics in JC ball. He's regarded as having three big-league quality pitches, including a fastball that reaches the mid-90s and a sharp breaking curve that he has trouble controlling at times. One of the top DFE candidates from the 2004 draft, Clapp signed with the Pirates just before the deadline. His performance in the GCL was consistent with the scouting reports on him, as the low hit and high K totals show he had very good stuff, but he struggled with his control. Where he ends up in 2006 could depend heavily on whether he makes progress with his delivery in fall instructional league. The Pirates' options with him could be limited if the GCL is disbanded.

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