Casey Crosby had one thing to prove to the Detroit Tigers Organization heading in to the 2011 season…simply that he could stay healthy. He responded in a big way, pitching in a career high 131 innings and earning a spot on the Tigers 40 man roster in the off season. Staying healthy has been the major roadblock in Crosby’s development after being drafted out of high school by the Tigers in 2007. Tommy John surgery shelved him for the entire 2008 season and further elbow problems limited him to just 12 innings in 2010.
When healthy, Crosby offers exciting raw ability and athleticism. His fastball routinely reaches the mid 90′s and Baseball America rated his curveball as the best in the Tigers Farm System. Most importantly is the fact that he offers this package from the left side, which could lead to an interesting debate during spring training. There appears to be one spot open in both the rotation and bullpen. While Crosby appears to a bit of a long shot now, he could offer a unique...
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