A scout's take -- Kason Gabbard, Boston Red Sox's 25-year-old left-hander

July 29, 2007

Pitches: He doesn't throw hard; he gets up to 86, 87 [mph] consistently. He has a slider, and I'd say his changeup is his best pitch.

Weaknesses: You've normally got to beat him with hits, but his command hasn't been that good. He's been walking people, and he's got to cut down on his walks to be effective in the majors.

Overall: He's been a big surprise. Right now, he's trying to figure out who he is as a pitcher. He's the type of guy that has to change speeds well because he can't rely on that fastball.

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