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Josh Smoker (Perfect Game USA)


Biographical Data
Player Name:Josh Smoker
Position:Starting Pitcher
School:Calhoun HS, Ga.
School Type:High School
Academic Class:Senior
Birthdate:11/26/88
Height:6'2"
Weight:190 lbs.
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Report Date(s):03/26/07
Game(s):Armuchee High School

Focus Area
Comments
Fastball:Smoker has an average fastball that sits in the 89-93 mph and was able to maintain at 90 mph deep into his start.
FB Movement:Smoker does have good life on his fastball.
Slider:Smoker was very consistent with his breaking stuff in this start.
Changeup:While he has shown a change-up in the past, he didn't throw a third pitch in this outing.
Control:Smoker shows the ability to hit spots and command both offerings consistently and his feel for pitching will improve with time.
Poise:Smoker has excellent poise on the mound and is very aggressive, going right after hitters.
Physical Description:Smoker is an athletic left-hander who has some size and strength and looks like he could be a durable starter in the future.
Medical Update:Healthy.
Strengths:Good fastball-slider mix, strong, athletic frame and terrific mound presence.
Weaknesses:He didn't show a third pitch at all in this start, but it's not uncommon for a dominant high school pitcher to need only two pitches to succeed.
Summary:Smoker is another in what appears to be a deep high school lefty crop in this year's draft class. With an average fastball, a consistent slider and an aggressive mentality on the mound, Smoker should be among the top southpaws taken and looks like he could carry a lot of innings in the future.