#27 Steve Edlefsen. RHP. BD: 06-27-1985. 6'2", 180 lbs.
2009 Stats: High A- 1-1, 0.96, 28 IP, 13 BB, 40 K's. GO/AO= 1.80. AA- 2-0, 3.18, 11.1 IP, 8 BB, 8 K's, GO/AO= 2.57. AAA- 5-0, 2.40, 30 IP, 16 BB, 24 K's, GO/AO= 2.00. AFL- 3-0, 2.08, 13 IP, 9 BB, 11 K's, GO/AO= 2.50.
Steve Edlefsen has a funky, no-windup, sidearm delivery, yet is able to generate high-80's to low-90's velocity. At one point he was named by BA as having the best slider in the organization. That combination allows him to be an extreme groundball pitcher. He walks a few too many, but for a GB pitcher, gets decent K rates. He should be in the mix for a MLB bullpen job this spring with his most likely destination AAA Fresno, where he would have a high probability of being called up during the season. His ceiling is almost certainly 7'th inning/righthanded specialist/middle relief. His extreme GB tendencies could make him very valuable in those roles.
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I'm looking forward to seeing what Steve can do for the Giants sometime this season. Any word on whether or not his delivery causes any undue stress on his arm/elbow/shoulder?
ReplyDeleteGlad you're doing the site, DrB!