Mike Nesseth
| IP | 275 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.418 |
| WHIP | 1.444 |
| BB/9 | 3.404 |
| SO/9 | 5.629 |
- Full name Michael John Nesseth
- Born 04/19/1988 in Windom, MN
- Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Nebraska
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Drafted in the 17th round (531st overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2010.
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Scouts have been interested in righthander Mike Nesseth since he showed a 92-95 mph fastball and peaked at 97 as a redshirt freshman reliever in 2008, but now they'll have to factor in his comeback from elbow surgery. Nesseth struggled trying to make the transition to the rotation in 2009, with his stuff and control regressing, and he turned down the Angels as a 15th-round pick. He threw 91-94 mph out of the bullpen early this spring, and after his velocity dipped to the high 80s, an MRI revealed ligament damage in his elbow that required Tommy John surgery. Besides his fastball, his other asset is his 6-foot-6, 226-pound frame, which allows him to work downhill. His slider and command still need work, and he may want to sign and finish his rehab in pro ball because he's already 22.
