Breaking down the draft: Picks 18-26
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by Alex Eisenberg
June 27, 2008
26. Daniel Schlereth | LHP | Arizona Diamondbacks
Really, Schlereth is the left-handed equivalent to Fields. I've already made my
point about using a top draft pick on a reliever, so I’m not going to rehash
that again, but I will say that a reliever makes more sense for a team like the
Diamondbacks than a team like the Mariners.
Compared to Fields', Schlereth's fastball has a little less velocity but more
movement (which is what you would expect with a lefty). And his curve ball has
just as much late breaking action as does Fields'.
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Curve ball Grade - 65 Now, 70 Future | Fastball Grade - 55 Now, 60 Future
Mechanics
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Also like Fields, Schlereth is aggressive, though Schlereth has a slower tempo
but an even more aggressive finish and the same intent to blow you away. He
also has an aggressive step-over move into foot plant, which kick-starts a
forceful hip rotation.
You'll notice that he jerks his head at the end of his wind-up. You can also
see that he doesn't firm up his glove side up, which makes him vulnerable to
opening up too soon. Both mechanical traits end up hurting his overall command.
Although Schlereth will probably never have great command, he'll miss many bats
at the next level, and he shouldn't take too much time before assuming a role
in Arizona's bullpen.
Grade - B
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