Dustin Saenz Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Dustin Rey Saenz
Born 06/02/1999 in Corpus Christi, TX
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 197 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Texas A&M
Drafted in the 4th round (112th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2021 (signed for $500,000).

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A short (5-foot-11, 190 pounds) lefty, Saenz spent three years (2018-2020) as Texas A&M’s swingman who struggled to miss bats. But this year, he took over the Aggies’ Friday starter role and provided flashes of dominance surrounded by outings of ineffectiveness. Saenz got off to an outstanding start (3-1, 1.71 in non-conference games). He couldn’t match that run in SEC play as he tailed off to go 6-6, 4.72 overall. Saenz has a compact, athletic delivery and above-average control. That control allows his average stuff to play up, and he maintains his velocity deep into games. His average 90-92 mph fastball isn’t a real bat-misser, but he does locate it well arm side and glove side and he generally avoids the heart of the plate. Saenz’s slider is an above-average offering with moderate depth and late tilt. He also throws a fringe-average 81-83 mph changeup that has a little depth to it when he locates it down in the zone. Saenz's control and slider provide a path for him to be a back-end starter or a multi-inning reliever.

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A short (5-foot-11, 190 pounds) lefty, Saenz spent three years (2018-2020) as Texas A&M’s swingman who struggled to miss bats. But this year, he took over the Aggies’ Friday starter role and provided flashes of dominance surrounded by outings of ineffectiveness. Saenz got off to an outstanding start (3-1, 1.71 in non-conference games). He couldn’t match that run in SEC play as he tailed off to go 6-6, 4.72 overall. Saenz has a compact, athletic delivery and above-average control. That control allows his average stuff to play up, and he maintains his velocity deep into games. His average 90-92 mph fastball isn’t a real bat-misser, but he does locate it well arm side and glove side and he generally avoids the heart of the plate. Saenz’s slider is an above-average offering with moderate depth and late tilt. He also throws a fringe-average 81-83 mph changeup that has a little depth to it when he locates it down in the zone. Saenz's control and slider provide a path for him to be a back-end starter or a multi-inning reliever.

LHP Dustin Saenz assigned to Salt River Rafters.
Harrisburg Senators activated LHP Dustin Saenz from the 7-day injured list.
Harrisburg Senators sent LHP Dustin Saenz on a rehab assignment to Fredericksburg Nationals.
Harrisburg Senators sent LHP Dustin Saenz on a rehab assignment to FCL Nationals.
Harrisburg Senators sent LHP Dustin Saenz on a rehab assignment to FCL Nationals.
Harrisburg Senators placed LHP Dustin Saenz on the 7-day injured list.
LHP Dustin Saenz assigned to Washington Nationals.
Harrisburg Senators activated LHP Dustin Saenz.
Harrisburg Senators transferred LHP Dustin Saenz to the Development List.
Harrisburg Senators transferred LHP Dustin Saenz to the Development List.
Harrisburg Senators transferred LHP Dustin Saenz to the Development List.
LHP Dustin Saenz assigned to Harrisburg Senators from Wilmington Blue Rocks.
LHP Dustin Saenz assigned to Harrisburg Senators from Wilmington Blue Rocks.
LHP Dustin Saenz assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks.