H/W: 6-2 175 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 11/24/88
The Diamondbacks aggressively promoted Parker to their full season Low-A affiliate South Bend and Parker performed admirably. Jarrod compiled a 12-5 record in 24 starts with 33 BB/117 K's in 117.2 IP. Parker has a nasty 93-95 MPH fastball that he can bump up to 97 MPH at times. His curveball, with its late sharp break, may be his best pitch. Additionally, Parker can mix in a hard, mid-80's slider and an improving change. Some within the system have compared Parker to fellow young flamethrowers Tim Lincecum and Scott Kazmir. Parker's changeup needs more work to be an effective groundball pitch, though, with the quality of his curve and slider, it's development is not crucial.
2009 Projection: Parker will begin the '09 season with High-A Visalia of the hitter-friendly California League. Expect Parker to handle this challenge very well with a promotion to AA Mobile being a distinct possibility. Parker should continue to be one of baseball's best young arms though he is at least two seasons away from Arizona.
Key Jarrod Parker Baseball Cards:
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft Jarrod Parker 1st Year RC
- 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Jarrod Parker Auto #/499
- 2007 Upper Deck Team USA Jarrod Parker Auto #/595
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 08 Tristar Projections Rc Auto Jarrod Parker Dbacks US $3.99 |
 Jarrod Parker Graded Beckett 10 Mint US $.99 |
 2010 Bowman Tp56 Jarrod Parker Topps 100 Prospects US $1.00 |
 2010 Bowman Expectations 31 Dan Haren Jarrod Parker US $1.00 |
 Jarrod Parker Signed 8x10 Photo Arizona D Backs US $39.99 |
 2008 Bowman Chrome Jarrod Parker Xfractor Auto 250 US $47.99 |
 Jarrod Parker 2009 S League Top Prospect D Backs US $.99 |
 2008 Bowman Chrome Jarrod Parker Rc Auto US $1.29 |
 2007 Bowman Chrome Jarrod Parker Psa 10 US $10.99 |
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