Notes on Joba Chamberlain when drafted in 2006

From Rotoworld: 5. "Joba Chamberlain - RHP - DOB: 09/23/85 - ETA: 2009

• Chamberlain's history of weight troubles and the triceps strain that sidelined him for a time in his final season at Nebraska lowered his stock on draft day,

• allowing the Yankees to select him 41st overall.

• Because of his upside, the Bombers didn't hesitate to take the chance.

After signing late, he pitched in the Hawaiian Winter League, going 2-2 with a 2.63 ERA, 28 H and 46/3 K/BB in 37 2/3 IP in a pitching-dominated league. Chamberlain can throw in the high-90s and has impressive command. He lacks an outstanding second pitch, but both his slider and changeup have potential. If everything breaks right, the possibility is there that he'll develop into one of the American League's better pitchers. Still, he is riskier than most college picks. The 6-foot-3 right-hander has pushed 300 pounds at times, and a $1.1 million signing bonus buys a lot of Doritos."

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