Prospect Spotlight: Mike Shawaryn (BOS)
Kelly O’Connor | sittingstill.smugmug.com Matt Linder Shawaryn was drafted in the 5th round by the Red Sox out of the University of Maryland. The 24-year-old logged 149.1 innings with a 3.44 ERA and K/BB ratio of 132/38. I saw him pitch in late-July against the Trenton Thunder. The right-hander has a strong frame – listed at 6’2” and 200 lbs. – however, he does not have much physical projection remaining. Shawaryn’s fastball sat between 89-to-90 mph and topped out at 93. He throws from a low ¾ slot, which creates slightly above average sinking action on his heater. Due to the pitch’s two-seam run, he is able to control his fastball to the arm side, but struggles to locate the pitch to his glove side. Shawaryn’s best off-speed offering is his slider. He demonstrates a good feel for the pitch and an ability to manipulate its shape. The 23-year-old can throw it harder, like a cutter at 85-to-86 mph or can throw a more traditional swe...