2011 Stats (Rk Arizona): 2-4, 5.24, 1.66 WHIP, .303 OBA, 4.5 BB/9, 8.1 K/9
The Indians selected Sisco in the 3rd round of the 2011 draft after he dominated the JUCO level (11-1, 1.66, .189 OBA, 10.3 K/9). Jake features a 92-95 mph fastball and a secondary arsenal (slider/curve/change) that he worked hard to develop this past summer. That sort of tinkering led to some elevated walk totals during his half season in the Rookie league. Although Sisco was drafted as a starter, he did make four relief appearances last season and actually projects better out of the 'pen. The word on the street is that he will likely advance to A- Lake County to begin 2012 and do so as a reliever. His solid 1-2 punch (fastball-slider), combined with above average velocity (which should continue to increase as he adds bulk to his lanky frame), would allow Jake to a better opportunity to separate himself from the herd of excellent right handers in the Indians organization. While his numbers last year leave something to be desired, they are not cause for worry. The myriad of transitions that Sisco has undergone over the past 18 months allow him some leeway, plus his groundball ratio (1.23 GO/AO) was solid and, hey, you gotta love his strikeout totals. In case you have noticed a difference in tone here, youth breeds hope and Jake's ceiling is pretty damn high.
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