June 6, 2011
CSNBayArea.com staff
Joe Ross, the younger brother of A's starting pitcher Tyson Ross, was selected by the San Diego Padres Monday with the 25th pick in the MLB Draft.
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Ross plays at Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland. The 6-foot-2 right-hander has a fastball in the low- to mid-90s and a curve that can reach into the 80s.
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Ross posted a 0.83 ERA with 95 strikeouts in 6723 innings this season. He is signed to play at UCLA.
"Joe is the best right-handed pitching prospect in California," said UCLA head coach John Savage. "He has a very athletic delivery and a fastball that explodes at the plate. We look forward to watching Joe compete for a weekend job right away at UCLA. His potential as a pitcher is unlimited."
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His notable achievements include:
2011 Rawlings 1st Team Preseason All-American
2011 Rawlings 1st Team California All-Region
2010 AFLAC All-American
2010 Area Code Games
2010 1st Team All-Hayward Area Athletic League
Ross could follow his brother Tyson and opt for the academic life. His brother went to Cal before joining the A's.