| Gary
Poynter
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Ht: 6-3
Wt: 225
Bats: R
Throws: R
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06/12/1987 |
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Flower Mound,
TX
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| 2008
Poynter went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA across six games with the AZL Padres. In six innings he allowed six hits, walked three and struck out seven.
Poynter went 1-0 with a 4.10 ERA across 16 games, including two starts, with the Eugene Emeralds. In 26.1 innings he allowed 31 hits, 18 walks and struck out 15. He allowed three homers and induced three double play grounders while holding the opposition to a .301 average.
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The San Diego Padres selected Gary Poynter in the 39th-round of the 2008 MLB Draft.
He completed the season ranked second in the NAIA in wins with a 14-2 record. He matched Steve Hunter's 1982 school record of consecutive wins with 12. Poynter made 16 starts during the season and posted a 3.80 ERA with 88 strikeouts in 87 2/3 innings pitched. Opponents batted .239 against Poynter this season.
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