Gausman's 2012 pro action will be limited to short stints as he rounds out his work load for the year, which began back in February with LSU. Through two starts, the young righty's cumulative line sits at 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, and 5 SO.
Currently Baltimore's #3 prospect, Gausman has true #1 upside and could headline the Orioles future rotation or slot in behind Dylan Bundy, depending on how each refines. His fastball and change-up are already consistently above-average to plus, with each of his curve and his slider showing plus at times over the past two seasons.
Here is our brief overview of Gausman from the 2012 mid-season top 25 prospect rankings:
3. Kevin Gausman (rhp, unassigned) / Age: 21y6m / Prev. Rank: N/A
Baltimore's first round selection in the 2012 draft (fourth overall selection) has an impact arsenal and has shown a proclivity for absorbing instruction over the past two years at LSU. His progression is unlikely to be linear, but the finished product could be a legit #1 or #2 starter. He should have limited pro exposure this summer, and will likely start 2013 with Class A-Adv. Frederick.
We broke down Gausman in more detail here, as part of our draft coverage. His next start should come next weekend, again against Connecticut.
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