IP 271
ERA 3.852
WHIP 1.273
BB/9 2.358
SO/9 5.513
  • Full name James D. Nygren
  • Born 03/08/1989 in Klamath Falls, OR
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Oregon State
  • Drafted in the 33rd round (1,003rd overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2011.
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    Oregon State also has a senior sign in righthander James Nygren, who was decidedly mediocre in his first three years with the Beavers but was having a solid season at 8-3, 3.18. Nygren can run his fastball up to 94 mph, but he's most effective when he's 88-91 and goes with movement over pure velocity. He attacks the bottom half of the strike zone and produces a lot of ground balls. He throws three pitches for strikes, including a slider that pairs nicely with his sinking fastball and a changeup. He smoothed out his delivery some and worked hard this season to improve his tempo and get into a better rhythm on the mound.

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