JOSH SHORTSLEF

2/1/82; '00 6th; Sterling, NY (HS)
R/L; 6-4, 205

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2000 R	3-2-0	11	3	31.1	26	11	19	3.73
2001 R	2-3-0	10	4	34.2	39	9	14	3.63
2002 A-	10-4-0	14	13	75.2	84	18	37	3.33
2003 A	0-5-0	5	5	18.0	21	6	14	7.50
2004 A	11-5-0	30	18	124.1	134	38	92	4.42

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA	OAVG	OOBP	OSLG
2005 A+	10-5-0	22	22	120.0	132	44	84	4.58	.284	.351	.427

Shortslef got himself on the prospect track temporarily in 2002. He wasn't originally slated for the Williamsport rotation, but joined it when Alex Lissir got hurt. Despite allowing a lot of hits and not striking out many batters, he was named the #14 prospect in the NY-P. Unfortunately, after struggling through his first five games in 2003, he went on the DL and missed the rest of the year. He returned to Hickory in 2004 and was used as both a starter and reliever. He did improve his K rate, but he also got hit hard. After starting 2005 hurt, he joined the Lynchburg rotation and continued to be erratic. He had some good games, which helps to account for his good W/L record, but overall he continued to allow a lot of baserunners (.351 opp. OBP) and post low K totals. Shortslef throws a good curve and a fastball that usually registers 87-90, but sometimes reaches as high as 93. As a LHP with some talent, he's likely to continue getting chances if he can stay healthy. He's most likely to return to Lynchburg, except in the unlikely event he gets selected in the Rule 5 draft.

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