Until there is a general rule V discussion thread, I'm going to throw one name out there in this thread, as someone who I don't THINK will get any Rule V buzz....

Matt Torra - SP - D'Backs system

Below, is a little work I did for a friend. Matt was unprotected by the D'Backs, and is now eligible to be selected in the Rule V.

2005 draft - 1st selection in supplementary round 1 - 31st overall
Of starting pitchers with at least 120 IP in 2009, Matt gave up the fewest walks in the Southern League, and was in the top 15 of all minor leaguers with at least 120 IP.
Matt led all minor leaguers in innings pitched in 2009.
Matt led the Southern League in games started, complete games, and shutouts.
Of pitchers with at least 120 IP, Matt was 3rd in the Southern League with a WHIP of 1.22, and in the top 15 of minor leaguers with at least 120 IP.
5.2 innings pitched per start in 2007
5.2 innings pitched per start in 2008
6.1 innings pitched per start in 2009
In addition to his BB, ERA, and WHIP trending down over the past three years, his innings pitched, HR/FB, and GB% have been consistently at the top of his league.
Four quality pitches - Matt throws a curve ball, change up, and four-seamer, that all compliment his primary pitch, a darting two-seamer.
Durability- Matt has pitched 496 innings over the past three seasons, tops among minor league pitchers. Matt has a strong build at 6'3 230 pounds.
Consistency- Matt's performance over the past three years has been remarkably consistent, and shows a positive trend in major pitching statistics.
Value - Matt offers tremendous value and upside. He WILL fit right into the mid-back end of a Major League rotation. Matt has the ability to pitch deep into games, saving bullpen arms that are seemingly overused when many 3rd, 4th, and 5th starters pitch. A tremendous ground ball and strike out percentage ratio, relative to fly balls and line drives will only increase his value with a major league defense behind him, and his continual ability to keep the ball off the sweet spot and in the park.


Again, just a bit of information I compiled for a friend. I think that Torra will be a name that may not get some buzz around the Rule V time, but probably should. I think he would be able to help a big league club next year.