Posted on 07 December 2008
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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Posted on 13 November 2008
H/W: 5-11 19 5 lb. B/T: L/L DOB: 5/6/87
Parra performed pretty well over two levels in '08. Splitting time between High-A Visalia and AA Mobile, Parra hit .286 with 6 HR 52 RBI and 28 SB. Parra has a nice line drive swing that hits for a high average but doesn't provide much in the way of power. Parra has very good plate discipline and is a tough guy to strike out, though he needs to work on seeing more pitches if he wants to be a top of the order hitter. Defensively, Parra is a tweener whose range is not quite good enough for RF Read the full story
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Posted on 11 November 2008
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 Read the full story
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Posted on 08 November 2008
H/W: 6-3 215 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 7/27/84
Scherzer had a memorable MLB debut hurling 4.1 no-hit innings with 7 strikeouts against the Houston Astros. Scherzer oscillated between Arizona and AAA Tuscon as a reliever before having late season success as a starter, striking out 32 hitters in four September starts. The D'Backs sent him to the Arizona Fall League to continue his transition and Scherzer has responded by leading the AFL in strikeouts. Armed with a 93-95 MPH sinking fastball and potentially great Read the full story
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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.
