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Everystros CXV: Roy Oswalt

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7. Roy Oswalt (Bagwell score 62.54) is a six-foot right-handed pitcher from Kosciusko, MS. Born on August 29, 1977, he was a 23rd-round pick in 1996 out of Holmes University. He first reached the majors with the Astros in 2001, going 14-3 with a 2.73 ERA. He issued 24 walks and struck out 144 in 141 23 innings, with a 1.059 WHIP and a .235/.273/.361 opposing slashline. He led the NL with a .824 winning percentage and finished second in the NL Rookie of the Year Award vote.