Evan Anundsen
| IP | 595 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.069 |
| WHIP | 1.328 |
| BB/9 | 2.647 |
| SO/9 | 6.519 |
- Full name Evan J. Anundsen
- Born 05/17/1988 in Englewood, CO
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Columbine
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Drafted in the 4th round (122nd overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2006 (signed for $282,000).
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A Wichita State recruit, righthander Evan Anundsen is the top player in the state and belongs in the first 10 rounds of the draft based on his talent. He has room to add size and strength but doesn't have the classic, projectable pitcher's body. In fact, Anundsen needs to get stronger and more physically mature to maintain his stuff over the long haul and improve his fastball velocity. If that happens, a team could get a fine return on its investment because Anundsen has a feel for pitching and solid present stuff to go with aptitude. His fastball sits in the 88-90 mph range, touching as high as 92, and he has improved the depth of his breaking ball. It's now an average pitch. The improved curveball might be enough to lure a team to take Anundsen as high as the fifth round.
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Anundsen showed he was primed for a breakthrough season by throwing a no-hitter in April for Brevard County, and he took off from there. He finished the season with the third-best ERA (2.69) in the Florida State League, and second in both opponent average (.216) and baserunners per nine innings (10.7). With his tall frame and long arms, he throws on a downhill plane and pounds sinkers at hitters to induce groundballs. He has below-average velocity and often sits at 84-88 mph, but he isn't afraid to work inside and jam hitters. He's still maturing physically, so there's hope he can grow into at least average velocity. His slider and changeup are average pitches, and he also mixes in an occasional curve. Anundsen keeps hitters on the defensive by staying ahead in the count and using all of his pitches. A workhorse who pitches deep into games, he projects to fit in the back end of a major league rotation. Though Anundsen took a big step forward in 2009, the Brewers won't rush him. He should open 2010 at Double-A Huntsville.
