Bruce Zimmermann
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Position:
LHSP
Level:
Double-A
Affiliate:
Bowie Baysox
League:
Eastern League
Born:
02/09/1995 (Age: 28)
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
215
B/T:
Left / Left
Acquired:
5th Rd., 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft (ATL); Traded to BAL 7/31/2018
Prospect Spotlight
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Zimmermann was a money-saving fifth-rounder by Atlanta in 2017, traded to Baltimore in the deal that sent Kevin Gausman to the Braves. Zimmermann’s polish and control allowed him to zip through the low-minors, but he’s the type of pitching prospect who generally hits a ceiling against more advanced competition. The lefty pounds the zone with a four-pitch mix, sitting in the high-80s with his fastball and topping out at 91 mph. His slider and changeup are fringy (but usable) offerings, and he’ll mix a lollipop curve at times for another look. Zimmermann could wind up a high-minors depth starter, but the pitchability and guile give him a chance at a long relief role in the big leagues. |
