Drafted in the 7th round (240th overall) by the Oakland Athletics in 2007 (signed for $100,000).
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Sophomore-eligible lefthander Lance Sewell stepped in as San Diego State's No. 1 starter, and the former Arizona redshirt had impressed with an over-the-top delivery that helps him spin true 12-to-6 curveballs. When he stays on top of his arm slot, Sewell can work up in the strike zone with an 86-89 mph fastball with natural cutting action, then down with his curve. His changeup is solid and can be effective against righthanded hitters.
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