• Full name Andrew Jacob Saalfrank
  • Born 08/18/1997 in Fort Wayne, IN
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Indiana
  • Drafted in the 6th round (182nd overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2019 (signed for $225,000).
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    A 6-foot-3, 205-pound lefthander, Saalfrank was named the Big Ten pitcher of the year during his junior season this spring, going 8-1, 2.84 with 98 strikeouts and 28 walks in 73 innings. Saalfrank throws a fastball that ranges from 89-92 mph and also has a curveball with big shape and depth. Saalfrank was used as a reliever most of the time as a freshman and sophomore, but made a successful transition to the starting rotation this spring.

Career Transactions

  • LHP Andrew Saalfrank declared ineligible.
  • LHP Andrew Saalfrank declared ineligible.
  • LHP Andrew Saalfrank roster status changed by Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks optioned LHP Andrew Saalfrank to Reno Aces.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks recalled LHP Andrew Saalfrank from Reno Aces.
  • LHP Andrew Saalfrank assigned to Reno Aces from Amarillo Sod Poodles.
  • Reno Aces activated LHP Andrew Saalfrank.
  • LHP Andrew Saalfrank assigned to Reno Aces from Amarillo Sod Poodles.
  • LHP Andrew Saalfrank roster status changed by Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • LHP Andrew Saalfrank assigned to Arizona Diamondbacks.

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