In November of 2011, the Houston Astros lost Clint Barmes to the Pittsburgh Pirates. As compensation for losing Barmes to free agency, the Astros received a supplementary pick at the back end of the 2012 MLB Draft’s first round. With the 41st overall pick, the Astros would select a hard-throwing right-hander out of high school by the name of Lance McCullers Jr. Most scouting reports said something of this nature about McCullers: a hard-throwing pitcher with a great breaking ball, but has control issues and a high-effort delivery; he best profiles as a closer.
Houston Astros 2015 Season Recap: Lance McCullers
