IP 78
ERA 8.308
WHIP 2.038
BB/9 6.462
SO/9 7.615
  • Full name Matthew John Nachreiner
  • Born 11/17/1984 in New Ulm, MN
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Round Rock
  • Drafted in the 5th round (142nd overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2003 (signed for $200,000).
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    The No. 2 pitcher behind Danks at Round Rock High, Nachreiner easily has first-five-rounds stuff. The life on his 91-94 mph sinker and his slider draw comparisons to Mike MacDougal, and Nachreiner has better command. But his knees are a major concern. When he was a freshman, the cartilage in his knees was degenerating so much that doctors told him he wouldn't be able to play baseball much longer. Nachreiner refused to accept that diagnosis and had surgery that has allowed him to continue his career. Multiple clubs aren't willing to take the medical risk with him because they're uncertain how long he'll hold up.

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