The Book on Mike Leake

Prospect Info

Mike Leake
Born 11/12/1987
RHP, CIN

A two way player who can turn in above average range and defense in the outfield, Arizona righthander Mike Leake is more appealing to MLB scouts as a pitcher. While he lacks a classic plus pitch, he has four above-average ones, which is remarkable in such a young player, and the baseball smarts to infuriate batters. Some scouts see Leake as too small-bodied for 220-inning seasons, but ever since the rise of Tim Lincecum, smaller pitchers have been getting the benefit of the doubt. The Reds will likely develop Leake as a starter until something changes their mind.

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Player Updates and Notes

Mike Leake will spend the rest of the 2010 season in the bullpen in an effort to limit his innings. Assuming the pitching-rich Reds make the playoffs, he'll be a potent weapon in October, too.

8/20/2010 by KDaddy

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Cincinnati's Mike Leake made his pro debut as a fill-in starter last night, jumping all the way from college ball to MLB without sniffing the minor leagues first. Leake did a good job frustrating a floundering Chicago offense, but in the end was lucky to escape with only a single earned run on his record: Leake walked seven Cubs in six innings. His fastball also raised eyebrows for its low readings on the gun, but that's not as big a concern as the control, or the fact that Dusty Baker (sigh) let the youngster struggle through 107 pitches in his very first start.

4/12/2010 by KDaddy

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