Projected PawSox 2009- Marcus McBeth

RHP Marcus McBeth is expected to be back in the PawSox bullpen in 2009.   He first saw action with the club last late last season after the Red Sox acquired the 28 year-old righthander off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

The Oakland A’s had high hopes for McBeth when they drafted him in the fourth round of the 2004 draft.  He spent a little over four seasons in the A’s organization, advancing to Triple A at the end of the 2006 season.

After beginning 2007 with the A’s, he was acquired by the Reds and found himself in the Cincinnati bullpen by the end of the season.  In 23 relief appearances for the Reds McBeth was 3-2 with a 5.95 ERA.

McBeth struggled with Triple A Louisville to begin the 2008 campaign, going 1-1 with a 6.20 ERA before being placed on waivers.  For the PawSox last season McBeth was 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA in 4 games.

McBeth has a fastball in the low 90 mph range with a solid change-up and slider.  For him to advance past Pawtucket McBeth needs to consistently gain command of all his pitches.

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