Through September 30, 2000
YR
2000
|
G
29
|
GS
0
|
CG
0
|
SHO
0
|
IP
27.0
|
H
23
|
R
12
|
ER
12
|
HR
2
|
BB
15
|
SO
27
|
W
1
|
L
1
|
SV
0
|
ERA
4.00
|
Profile
& Scouting Report
Height:
6-0
Weight:
188 lbs.
Throws:
Left
Bats:
Right
Positions:
Relief Pitcher
Born:
October 27, 1977, Hilo , Hawaii
Scouting Report
1999 Season
Despite coming into the spring with 373 professional innings under his belt, most of them as a starter, Onan Masaoka won a job in the Los Angeles bullpen. Used as a long reliever and situational southpaw, he proved difficult to hit.
Pitching, Defense & Hitting
Masaoka has a live 91-94 MPH fastball. He complements it with a flat curveball that nevertheless freezes lefthanders because of his three-quarter delivery. His mechanics are inconsistent, however, and he needs to work to create better balance on the mound. Though his release leaves him a bit vulnerable defensively, he makes up for it with his athleticism. His move to first is pretty good and he's unproven as a hitter.
2000 Outlook
Masaoka would prefer to become a starter again. To succeed in that role, he'll need better command and a reliable offspeed pitch. The trade of Pedro Borbon to the Blue Jays makes it more likely that the Dodgers will keep Masaoka in the bullpen.
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