LHRP Jeremy Papelbon - Boise A
Position: P
Born: June 24, 1983
Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 Bats: L Throws: L
High School: Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville,FL)
College: University of North Florida
Drafted - Selected by Chicago Cubs in 19th Round (569th overall) of 2006 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)
Brother of Jonathon Papelbon, twin brother of Joshua Papelbon (both Red Sox)
Drafted as a starter, the Cubs have moved Jeremy Papelbon into a relief role, and toyed with the idea of making him a closer, probably due to the success of his older brother.
Delivery and mechanics
Baseball America (2006): Jeremy Papelbon is the younger brother of Red Sox reliever Jonathan. Jeremy's fastball velocity was better last summer when he ranked among the top 10 prospects in the New England Collegiate League. This spring he sat near 86 mph. He has some deception from the left side. He relies on command, which was not as sharp this spring as it was last summer.
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