Richie Lentz | SoxProspects.com

#26 Richie Lentz

Portland Sea Dogs | Pitcher

Age: 25
Born: August 6, 1984
Woodinville, WA
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 19th round, 2006
How Acquired: Draft
College: Washington
High School: Woodinville HS

Photo © Kelly O'Connor

Scouting Report: Big righty underwent TJ Surgery in 2005 and was converted to the bullpen. Four-seam fastball sits around 90-92 mph, but can when he's on her can work it in the 94-96 mph range for stints. Lentz also has an average low 80s changeup and a developing 75-77 mph slider. Delivery is a touch lower than 3/4, with somewhat of a slinging type motion. Works from the 3B side of the rubber. Good intangibles. Pounds the zone aggressively. Very good control, except for the occasional tough inning - but he can struggle with command within the strike zone Historically fares better against righties. If he continues to improve, particularly with keeping consistent command and improving his secondary pitches, Lentz has the makings of a very good MLB reliever.

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	Career Stats
year	team	lg	level	org	age	w	l	%	era	g	gs	cg	sh	sv	ip	h	r	er	hr	bb	so	k/bb
2006	Washington	NCAA	Coll		21	1	0	1.000	3.00	9	1	0	0	1	9.0	8	5	3	0	0	16	---
2007	Greenville	SAL	A	Bos	22	0	1	0.000	4.04	31	0	0	0	1	49.0	45	22	22	3	42	52	1.24
2008	Lancaster	Cal	A	Bos	23	4	3	0.571	2.87	28	0	0	0	1	53.1	32	20	17	3	30	77	2.57
2008	Portland	EL	AA	Bos	23	1	2	0.333	3.75	16	0	0	0	1	24.0	22	12	10	2	13	35	2.69
2009	Lowell	NYPL	A	Bos	24	2	0	1.000	3.95	9	0	0	0	0	13.2	8	6	6	0	6	26	4.33
2009	Portland	EL	AA	Bos	24	1	0	1.000	6.75	29	0	0	0	0	36.0	33	32	27	2	33	48	1.45
2009	Mesa	AFL	Fall	Bos	24			stats

	Additional Player Info
	Pronunciation: --- First Pro Contract: August 8, 2006 by John Booher Signing Bonus: $150,000 MiLB Debut: May 18, 2007 (Greenville) MLFA Eligible: 2013-14 Rule 5 Draft Eligible: 2009-10	Added to 40-man: - MLB Debut: - MLB Service Time (through 2009): - Options Remaining: 3 (0 used) Contract (2009): MiLB Contract Trade Restrictions: None

	Awards California League All Star (2008) Red Sox ML Pitcher of the Month (June 2008)	SoxProspects.com Awards SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Month (June 2008) 2008 SoxProspects.com All Star - RP 2009 SoxProspects.com Pre-Season All Star - RP

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