H/W: 6-1 210 lb. B/T: L/L DOB: 5/9/86
Schlereth pitched briefly at two stops as a reliever after signing with the D'backs. The early returns had to please Arizona as Daniel surrendered just 2 runs on 6 hits in 12 innings while striking out 20. Schlereth has a lively 93-95 MPH fastball and a heavy curveball that has good 12 to 6 tilt to it. Additionally, Schlereth features a changeup that is another potential above average pitch. Schlereth pitches with a bulldog mentality that would suit him well in a closing role. Many prognosticators believe, however, that Schlereth's eventual role will be as a situational lefty due to his occasional lack of command.
2009 Projection: Schlereth is thought to be close to MLB ready, so it would be no surprise to see him skip over Low-A ball and head right to High-A Modesto. Watch to see how the Diamondbacks organization decides to develop Schlereth. If he gets opportunities to close games, watch to see how effective he is in that role. Though relievers do not tend to elicit the same demand that starting pitchers and position players do, Schlereth's best hobby value will be realized as a closer rather than a set up or middle relief pitcher.
Key Daniel Schlereth Baseball Cards:
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto
- 2008 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/570
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 2009 Topps 206 Daniel Schlereth Rookie Mini Auto US $6.99 |
 Daniel Schlereth Topps 206 Piedmont Framed Autograph US $9.99 |
 2008 Donruss Elite Extra Daniel Schlereth Auto Rc 570 US $.99 |
 2010 Topps Auto Autograph Ppa Ds Daniel Schlereth US $5.95 |
 Daniel Schlereth 2010 Topps Peak Performance Auto US $.99 |
 3 Lot Daniel Schlereth Auto Rc 2008 Bowman Sterling US $3.32 |
 2010 10 Topps Autograph Card Of Daniel Schlereth US $.79 |
 2010 Topps Peak Performance Autograph Daniel Schlereth US $.99 |
 Daniel Schlereth 2008 08 Donruss Leaf Phenom Auto 10 US $.99 |
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