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Toronto Blue Jays draft Kirby Snead with pick 312

The Toronot Blue Jays drafted Florida Gators pitcher Kirby Snead with the 312th pick in the 10th round on Friday night.

Player Evaluation

At 6 foot even and 200 pounds, he lacks the prototypical size that you would see from a left-handed specialist in the pros. However, what he lacks in size he makes up for with a very deceptive delivery that throws the hitters timing off. Almost a sidearm delivery, he sports a fastball in the upper 80s that can get above 90, and a devastating slider with some real depth and sweeping action that comes in between 77-80 mph, which is a great difference for an off-speed pitch.