• Full name Daniel Ryan Minor
  • Born 02/09/1991 in Austin, TX
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
  • Drafted in the 9th round (279th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2012 (signed for $50,000).
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    After two years at McLennan (Texas) CC, Minor made an immediate impact at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. He tied the school record for wins, going 10-3, 2.20 with 110 strikeouts in as many innings. Though he's small at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, he works at 88-90 mph with his fastball. He opened some eyes by hitting 93 during the Southland Conference tournament. He also spins a breaking ball well and throws strikes.

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