55 - Nicholas Hagadone

The Red Sox used their first selection in the 2007 draft on big lefty from Washington. Used mostly in relief in 2007, Hagadone compiled a 6-1 record with a 2.77 ERA and 11 saves.

He drastically increased his strikeout total over 2006 while cutting down on the walks.

In three seasons at Washington he went 8-3 with 15 saves in 118.1 innings while striking out 108 and walking 43.

























From Boston.com
The skinny: Red Sox scouting director Jason McLeod says: "Nick Hagadone is a very big, strong-bodied college lefthander. He has big arm strength and the ability to spin a power breaking ball. He has been used in two roles, as a starter and a reliever. For us, we definitely see a kid that we'd like to come in and at least give him a chance to start. Someone we feel
has upside left to him and can provide an impact to our organization."

MLB.com says: "After spending last year starting behind Tim Lincecum, Hagadone became Washington's Friday night starter to begin the year. He was moved to the bullpen after two starts because of team need and has been oustanding for the Huskies, showing the ability to save games and pitch multiple innings. With a chance to have a good three-pitch mix, some teams may want to move him back into a rotation once drafted, but worst-case, they'd have a pretty good lefty setup man on their hands."

The Washington Husky website says: "Hagadone, who was named first-team All-Pac-10 this season, was previously drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 36th round of the 2004 draft after his senior season at Sumner High. In 2007, Hagadone spent most of the college season as the Huskies' closer. Over 25 appearances, he went 6-1 with a 2.77 earned run average and 11 saves. In 68 and one-third innings, he allowed 62 hits and only 17 walks while strikingout 72."

At the University of Washington, Hagadone combined with Lincecum to pitch a no-hitter against the Santa Clara Broncos in 2006.