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Scouting Report on Billy Petrick

Found July 14, 2007 on Cubs Hub:
PLAYERS: Sean Marshall,  Carlos Marmol,  Derek Lowe,  Billy Petrick
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  Los Angeles Dodgers

Billy Petrick 6′6 240lbs R/R Morris, IL (Morris High School) In this installment of Cubshub's Scouting Reports, we'll look at one of the recent kids to get a cup of coffee, Billy Petrick (pronounced Pet-Rick). Petrick is a former top pitching prospect who encountered shoulder problems halfway through his 2005 season. He's spent the last two years rehabbing his arm, trying to recover his strength and pitching prowess. It appears Hendry/Fleita/Lou think he's regained his arm strength, that's why he's been added to the 40 man roster. For more in-depth analysis on Petrick read on…
Original Story: http://www.cubshub.com/?p=616
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