IP 234
ERA 5.269
WHIP 1.752
BB/9 6.808
SO/9 8.423
  • Full name Jamie L Arneson
  • Born 11/05/1985 in Iowa Falls, IA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Bakersfield College
  • Drafted in the 16th round (474th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2006 (signed for $245,000).
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    Lefthander Jamie Arneson was a ninth-round pick in 2004 by the Giants, but the high school honors student didn't sign and chose to attend Fresno State. His fastball was touching the 89-91 mph range at times in high school, but he couldn't get much playing time at Fresno State, throwing just 3 1/3 innings and walking seven in the process. He transferred to Bakersfield Junior College and matured physically and emotionally, attacking hitters more consistently with a fastball in the 88-92 range and touching 94 at times. Arneson has a plus changeup as well, and his curveball became more consistent. The combination allowed him to dominate with 102 strikeouts (fifth-best in the state) in just 81 innings. He should go two or three rounds higher than he did in 2004.

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