Drafted in the 8th round (250th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2007 (signed for $75,000).
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Lefthander Adrian Alaniz doesn't light up radar guns, working in the mid-80s, but all he does is win. The Big 12 pitcher of the year has 12 victories this spring to rank fourth in NCAA Division I entering regional play, and 27 in his career, including the clinching game of the 2005 College World Series. His top pitch is his curveball, and he has command of four offerings. A redshirt junior, he's already 23.
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