The Indians have selected Alex White from North Carolina with their 1st pick in the 2009 MLB Draft. It was the 15th selection in the 1st round. Alex White is a right-handed pitcher who has a mid-90’s fastball and a good slider. He has had some control issues, but he tends to miss low, which is crucial when facing hitters that can take pitches in the middle of their body and drive them 400 feet. He’ll put some in the dirt a few times each outing, but at least those pitches don’t end up on the other side of the fence. White was first drafted by the Dodgers way back in 2006 before deciding to hone his skills in college. Here’s a video of him pitching back in high school:

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