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Andrew Pullin

Andrew L Pullin
Born: 9/25/93 
Hometown: Centralia, Washington

 High School: Centralia HS (Class of 2012)
Summer Team: NW Timberjacks
College: signed National Letter of Intent to play baseball at the University of Oregon 

 MLB: drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2012 
in the fifth round, No. 188 pick, (signed for $203,900)
Minor League: Gulf Coast League Phillies, rookie league affiliate

 Positions: OF, RHP, LHP
Height/Weight: 6' 0" / 190
Bats: Left
Throws: Right/Left  (right-hand dominant)
Velocity: 91 mph RHP
Gloves: six-finger ambidextrous glove, right-handed OF glove

Andrew Pullin, from Centralia, Washington, is a natural right-handed thrower who also has the ability to pitch left-handed. In high school, he made a name for himself as a switch pitcher, just like Drew Vettleson who was drafted by the Rays. At Centralia High School, Pullin was a starting outfielder and pitcher. In the summer, he played baseball for the NW Timberjacks 18U team. 

 Pullin was recruited to play baseball for the University of Oregon (Ducks), but in 2012 he was drafted in the fifth round by the Philadelphia Phillies. Following his dream to play pro baseball, Andrew Pullin signed with the Phillies where he plays outfield for the Gulf Coast League Phillies. He hit .321 with 10 doubles and 2 homers in 2012.

Pullin was listed by Oregon as an outfielder, his primary position in high school, but the Phillies want to convert him to second base. He has also pitched, primarily as a right-hander but in brief appearances as a left-hander. 
“It’s been my dream to play professional baseball,” Pullin told a reporter of his decision to sign. “I got the opportunity, and I took it.” 
(source The Register-Guard)

Andrew Pullin switch pitching for the NW Timberjacks 18U team.

NW Timberjacks, Andrew Pullin pitching video


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