Drafted in the 3rd round (89th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2015 (signed for $550,000).
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Gaurdado was a Long Beach State recruit noted for his athleticism. He has a clean, fast arm and has produced low-90s velocity this spring. He also has a hard slider and like many of this year's draft picks, he also throws a curveball. Guardado was a football quarterback in high school and is a good athlete at 6-foot-1, 170 pounds.
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