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With the 19th overall selection in the first round the Cincinnati Reds have selected RHP Nick Howard out of Virginia.
6' 3" 215 lbs
Howard has started and relieved in college and was used as a closer this past season where he flat out dominated. Much like last years pick of Michael Lorenzen, Howard split time in the field and on the mound, and could be a guy they look to send back to the mound as a starter rather than the reliever he was that final season in college.
Scouting Report
He throws a fastball at 93-96 MPH range and touches slightly higher. His slider flashes itself as an above-average pitch, but is a bit inconsistent. The change up has been a work in progress and is a pitch that he hasn't had to use much in college, so it will need to be worked on moving forward.
Stats
| Year | Team | Age | W | L | ERA | SV | IP | H | HR | BB | K | WHIP |
| 2012 | Virginia | 19 | 3 | 0 | 2.81 | 0 | 41.2 | 34 | 1 | 12 | 37 | 1.10 |
| 2013 | Virginia | 20 | 6 | 4 | 3.38 | 0 | 61.1 | 67 | 2 | 15 | 52 | 1.34 |
| 2014 | Virginia | 21 | 2 | 1 | 2.15 | 19 | 29.1 | 19 | 2 | 12 | 50 | 1.06 |
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