David Mixon

A 47th-round pick of the Diamondbacks a year ago, righthander David Mixon has cut his ERA from 5.76 in 2006 to 3.39 this year while showing better command. At 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds, he projects as a reliever in the pros. He has a low-90s fastball and an effective curveball, plus the mentality to pitch with the game on the line.