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Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Scouting Report: Kevin Jepsen

Bio:
Name:     Kevin Martin Jepsen
Birthday: July 26,1984  (20 on Opening Day) 
Height:   6-3
Weight:   200
Bats:     Right
Throws:   Right
Position: P
Acquired: Draft
Drafted:  2002, 2nd round (53), ANA
Roster:   Min. League
Contract: n/a
Stats (complete):
YEAR(L)   G  GS IP    H   R  ER  HR BB SO  H/9 W/9 K/9  W  L  ERA  WHIP
----------|--|--|-----|---|--|---|--|--|---|---|---|----|--|--|----|---
2003(A)   10 10 51.0  32  24 15  2  28 42  5.7 4.9 7.4  6  3  2.65 1.18
2004(A)   27 27 144.0 122 68 55  6  77 136 7.6 4.8 8.5  2  1  3.43 1.38
Pitching:
Pitch selection: 1) Fastball (mid-high 90's), 2) power slider, 3) change. Fastball averages 94-96 MPH. Developing change. Has difficulties with location.

Jepsen is the second most intriguing arm in the Angels' system (behind only Santana). All the scouts agree - his stuff is as electric as anybody (8.5 K/9 ratio), but so far he hasn't shown the ability to control it (4.8 W/9 ratio). He's also considered to be an injury risk, having missed time during 2003 season with an elbow injury.
Outlook:
Jepsen will continue to be a border-line prospect until he shows that he can cut back on the walks. He'll also have to continue to develop a solid offspeed pitch to compete at higher levels (if he's unable to develop a servicable change, he may find his way into the bullpen). Jepsen's not on the Angels radar yet, but he definitely has the stuff to be one of the system's best. Look for him at AA Arkansas this coming season. ETA: 2008?
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