Drafted in the 9th round (280th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2015 (signed for $40,000).
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The long-time setup man to TCU closer Riley Ferrell, Teakell has been a very reliable member of the Horned Frogs bullpen for four years. Teakell would have closed for most college teams as he generates loads of strikes with a 90-94 mph fastball he throws downhill from a simple delivery with a short arm stroke. At 6-foot-5, 170 pounds, Teakell has shown the ability to throw his average slider for strikes or to bury it depending on the situation and he's comfortable throwing it to lefties and righties. He uses a split-fingered fastball as a change of pace. As a redshirt senior, Teakell will be an inexpensive option that a team can sign and then move quickly as he throws more strikes than most college relievers.
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The long-time setup man to TCU closer Riley Ferrell, Teakell has been a very reliable member of the Horned Frogs bullpen for four years. Teakell would have closed for most college teams as he generates loads of strikes with a 90-94 mph fastball he throws downhill from a simple delivery with a short arm stroke. At 6-foot-5, 170 pounds, Teakell has shown the ability to throw his average slider for strikes or to bury it depending on the situation and he's comfortable throwing it to lefties and righties. He uses a split-fingered fastball as a change of pace. As a redshirt senior, Teakell will be an inexpensive option that a team can sign and then move quickly as he throws more strikes than most college relievers.
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