Official Site of the A's · Jun 10, 2015
Collegiate draftees highlight A's Day 2 focus
2015 Draft: Bubba Derby, P 0:56 Bubba Derby could fast track it to the big leagues should a team draft him and move him to the bullpen The Draft concludes on Wednesday, with exclusive coverage of Rounds 11-40 on MLB.com beginning at 9 a.m. PT.
Round 6: RHP Bowdien "Bubba" Derby, San Diego State
Derby made 17 appearances, including 16 starts, for the Aztecs this season, going 8-4 with a 3.32 ERA. His strikeout numbers were off the charts, as he fanned 131 batters in 103 innings.
The 5-foot-10 right-hander split time as a starter and reliever in college, flashing a 96-mph fastball in the latter role. He could develop in either role in the A's system.
Round 7: RHP Kyle Friedrichs, Long Beach State