Drafted in the 9th round (290th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2010 (signed for $25,000).
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Parker raised expectations with a solid stint in the Cape Cod League in 2009, when he struck out 17 in 17 innings. He started and relieved over parts of three seasons at Florida State, never dominating but consistently logging innings with his durable 6-foot-3, 250-pound body. Parker lacks command and will miss up in the strike zone with his average fastball, which touches 93 mph, leaving him prone to hard contact. His curveball can get slurvy at times but can be his best pitch with good depth when he's on.
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