H/W: 6-4 225 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 3/6/86
If you remove the month of June (0-3 5.03 ERA .325 BAA) from Arrieta's season, he would have been one of the top pitchers in MILB. Arrieta still finished his first professional season with a solid 6-5 record with a 2.87 ERA and 120 K/113.1 IP before heading to compete for Team USA in Beijing. Arrieta dominated in his one start going 6 two-hit innings while striking out 7 for the win. Arrieta features a 91-94 MPH fastball with decent movement and his slider is a nasty strikeout pitch. Arrieta has a tall, well-built frame that should be durable as a #2 or #3 inning-eating starter. Orioles officials have been concerned about Arrieta's mechanics in the past as his inability to follow through on pitches often left balls up in the zone. Arrieta seems to be working on this, though his walk rate at 4.06/9 IP is still a bit high and could cause him to be more hittable against advanced hitters.
2009 Projection: Arrieta should spend much of this season at AA Bowie. This stands to be a huge indicator of just how good Arrieta truly is. Watch to see if his walk rates come down and if he can continue to keep his velocity. If so, his 2007 Donruss Elite Auto could see some positive growth.
Key Jake Arrieta Baseball Cards:
- 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/949
- 2008 Bowman Chrome
 JAKE ARRIETA ORIOLES SIGNED 07 UD USA ROOKIE COA $6.00 |
 Jake Arrieta 2010 Topps Chrome RC #213 Orioles $1.29 |
 JAKE ARRIETA 2008 Just Stars *GOLD* AUTOGRAPH xx/50 $19.95 |
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