BA GRADE
50
Risk: High
FB: 55.
SL: 50.
CHG: 60.
CTL: 60.
Born: Nov. 20, 1993. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 180. Drafted: HS—Suwanee, Ga., 2015 (2nd round). Signed by: Dustin Evans (Mariners).
The Mariners’ first selection in 2015, Neidert claimed California League pitcher of the year honors in 2017 after going 10-3, 2.76 at high Class A Modesto. The Marlins acquired Neidert, shortstop Chris Torres and righthander Robert Dugger after the 2017 season in the deal that sent Dee Gordon and international bonus pool money to Seattle.
Nediert advanced to Double-A Arkansas as a 20-year-old in 2017. He was adjusting to the level when he took a comebacker off his right forearm in mid-August, and he finished the year on the disabled list with a deep bone bruise. Neidert’s aggressive approach allows him to excel. He goes right at hitters, has advanced feel for his secondary pitches and shows good poise on the mound. He effectively sequences his three pitches and throws strikes. Neidert’s fastball sits 90-93 mph but plays up with carry through the zone due to a late hop in his delivery. Both of his secondary offerings—an average low-80s slider and future plus changeup at 78-81 mph with deception and fade—play up because of how well he commands them. He repeats his high three-quarters delivery, keeping hitters off balance. Neidert has a high aptitude for his craft with the ability to quickly make adjustments.
Some observers don’t see a true out pitch in Nediert’s arsenal, but he succeeds because of his competitive nature and advanced pitchabilty. He projects as a No. 4 starter and will likely return Double-A in 2018.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
AVG |
G |
AB |
R |
H |
2015 |
Mariners (AZL) |
R |
0 |
2 |
1.53 |
11 |
11 |
2016 |
Clinton (MWL) |
LoA |
7 |
3 |
2.57 |
19 |
19 |
2017 |
Modesto (CAL) |
HiA |
10 |
3 |
2.76 |
19 |
19 |
|
Arkansas (TL) |
AA |
1 |
3 |
6.56 |
6 |
6 |
Minor League Totals |
18 |
11 |
2.87 |
55 |
55 |
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Year |
Club (League) |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
2015 |
Mariners (AZL) |
0 |
0 |
35 |
25 |
1 |
2016 |
Clinton (MWL) |
0 |
0 |
91 |
75 |
7 |
2017 |
Modesto (CAL) |
0 |
0 |
104 |
95 |
7 |
|
Arkansas (TL) |
0 |
0 |
23 |
33 |
4 |
Minor League Totals |
0 |
0 |
254 |
228 |
19 |
|
Year |
Club (League) |
SO |
SB |
CS |
OBP |
SLG |
2015 |
Mariners (AZL) |
9 |
23 |
5.9 |
0.96 |
.198 |
2016 |
Clinton (MWL) |
13 |
69 |
6.8 |
0.97 |
.225 |
2017 |
Modesto (CAL) |
17 |
109 |
9.4 |
1.07 |
.244 |
|
Arkansas (TL) |
5 |
13 |
5.0 |
1.63 |
.324 |
Minor League Totals |
44 |
214 |
7.6 |
1.07 |
.240 |
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