Josh Staumont
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Position:
RHSP
Level:
Triple-A
Affiliate:
Omaha Storm Chasers
League:
International League
Born:
12/21/1993 (Age: 29)
Height:
6'3"
Weight:
200
B/T:
Right / Right
Acquired:
2nd Rd., 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft (KCR)
Prospect Spotlight
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The rap has been the same on Staumont since he went pro in 2015: elite raw stuff with serious control and pitchability concerns. He already moved from the rotation to bullpen as a result of his issues throwing strikes, and while Staumont’s triple-digits fastball and power breaker immediately took to a relief role, he still waked nearly 16-percent of batters in Triple-A last season. His stuff fits a 9th inning profile but it’s unlikely Staumont develops the control to be trusted closing games. Realistically, he’s a setup option for the Royals that could surface in Kansas City at some point next year. |
