Age: 22
Born: September 9, 1989
Jackson, NJ
Height : 6-7
Weight: 230
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 1st round, 2010;
11th round, 2007 by  Texas
How Acquired: Draft
College: LSU
High School: St. Rose HS (NJ)
ETA: 2014

Photo © Dave Letizi

Links
Road to the Show: Anthony Ranaudo
ESPN Boston - Ranaudo finding his groove
Video: Minor League Spring Training (March 2011)
Q&A with Anthony Ranaudo
2011 Prospect Preview
The Ladder - 6.22.11

Scouting Report: Was considered the top pitcher in the entire draft class and the second-best overall draft prospect heading into the 2010 season after going 12-3 with a 3.04 ERA and striking out 159 batters in 124.1 innings in 2009, on the way to leading LSU to a national championship. Fell to Red Sox due to forearm injury. Highly projectable arm with frame to withstand the rigors of starting at the professional level. High 3/4 arm slot. Plus fastball sits 91-93 MPH and tops out at 95 MPH. Projection to add sitting velocity as he matures. Generates downward action via strong leverage from frame. Average-to-better fastball command. Can open shoulder early, which leads to reduced command in spells. Improving pace and balance with delivery. 76-79 MPH hammer curveball grades as plus. Tight rotation and excellent depth through the strike zone. Able to bury out of the strike zone or drop it in for a strike. Outstanding feel for his curveball. Future swing and miss pitch at major league level. Fringe-average low-80s changeup. Shows feel and good arm speed with the offering, but does not have full trust in it. Needs to work it more into sequences as he approaches the upper levels of the organization. Improving stamina and mound presence. Still learning to incorporate lower half into pitching mechanics. High ceiling. Second or third starter projection at major league level.

Links
2012 Prospect Preview
The Book - 5.22.11