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Josh Papelbon

Pitcher

Born: June 24, 1983
Baton Rouge, LA
Height: 6-1
Weight: 210
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 48th round, 2006
How Acquired: Draft
College: North Florida
High School: Bishop Kenny HS (FL)

Photo © Kelly O'Connor

Released (March 2010)

Scouting Report: Middle reliever with a submarine delivery. Worked exclusively out of the bullpen in college and led his team in appearances and saves. Throws a mid-60s slider, a low-80s fastball, and a low 60s changeup. Groundball pitcher. Similar style and approach to Chad Bradford. Focused and intelligent. Younger brother of Jonathan Papelbon and twin brother of Cubs draftee Jeremy Papelbon. Papelbon has been on the older side compared to his competition early in his pro career, and has shown some flashes of success, but also has struggled in extended stints.

	Career Stats
year	team	lg	level	org	age	w	l	%	era	g	gs	cg	sh	sv	ip	h	r	er	hr	bb	so	k/bb
2006	North Florida	NCAA	Coll	-	22	4	3	0.571	2.81	29	0	0	0	8	41.2	39	17	13	2	14	40	2.86
2006	Lowell	NYPL	A	Bos	22	0	2	0.000	1.86	25	0	0	0	13	29.0	22	12	6	0	6	36	6.00
2007	Greenville	SAL	A	Bos	23	5	8	0.385	3.91	62	0	0	0	18	76.0	86	41	33	4	21	57	2.71
2008	Lancaster	Cal	A	Bos	24	4	3	0.571	4.46	39	0	0	0	1	70.2	66	44	35	6	27	59	2.19
2009	Salem	Car	A	Bos	25	5	2	0.714	2.87	34	0	0	0	2	59.2	56	21	19	2	15	40	2.67
2009	Portland	East	AA	Bos	25	1	0	1.000	3.60	2	0	0	0	0	5.0	4	4	2	0	3	4	1.33

	Additional Player Info
	Pronunciation: --- First Pro Contract: June 13, 2006 by Anthony Turco Signing Bonus: N/A MiLB Debut: June 22, 2006 (Lowell)	Added to 40-man: - MLB Debut: -

	Awards South Atlantic League All-Star (2007)	SoxProspects.com Awards -

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