Scouting Report: John Gant
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
John Gant, a 2011 12th-round pick by the New York Mets, has had an outstanding first full professional season with the Savannah Sand Gnats (Low-A affiliate). In 2014, he was named South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week after throwing a one-hit shutout with 8 strikeouts. He currently leads the league with 2 shutouts, ranks 4th in ERA (2.76), and has 10 wins (2nd in league). He was also selected to the 2014 Annual South Atlantic League All-Star Team as the starting right-handed pitcher. Gant nearly threw a no-hitter and came close to a perfect game in consecutive weeks. He has completed 2 seven-inning games and is performing well above expectations for a young pitcher in his first full season.
Strengths
- Named SAL Pitcher of the Week
- Selected to 2014 Annual All-Star Team as starting RHP
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