Aaron Harang
| IP | 2322 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.26 |
| WHIP | 1.36 |
| BB/9 | 2.76 |
| SO/9 | 7.14 |
- Full name Aaron Michael Harang
- Born 05/09/1978 in San Diego, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'7" / Wt.: 260 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School San Diego State
- Debut 05/25/2002
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Drafted in the 6th round (195th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 1999.
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Six foot-7 RHP Aaron Harang turned it on for scouts in the second half to challenge Ryan Hamilton as the best college pitcher in San Diego, with his 88-91-mph fastball and 82-mph slider creating plenty of interest.
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With the Rangers looking for a second baseman and the A's trying to create an opening for Jose Ortiz, Oakland traded Randy Velarde to Texas in November 2000 for Harang and lefthander Ryan Cullen. Harang had gone 22-7 in 11⁄2 years in the Rangers organization, making a major step forward when Texas roving pitching instructor Al Nipper taught him a changeup. It's probably Harang's most effective pitch. He also throws a fastball in the low 90s and a good slider, plus he has the best command in the A's system. His poise and feel for pitching have impressed Oakland, as has his continuing maturation with his mechanics as well as the mental game. He has a strong and durable body. After surviving a year pitching his home games in a bandbox in an overall hitter's league, Harang is ready for Triple-A. -
Traded by Rangers with LHP Ryan Cullen to Athletics for 2B Randy Velarde, Nov. 17, 2000. When the A's decided Jose Ortiz was ready to take over their second-base job in 2001, they traded Randy Velarde to the Rangers for Harang and lefty reliever Ryan Cullen. Harang lit up the Rookie-level Appalachian League in his pro debut, earning pitcher-of-the-year honors after leading the circuit in wins and ranking third in both ERA and strikeouts. He had no difficulty making the leap to the high Class A Florida State League in his first full season. Harang has a fastball that touches 90 mph, and he mixes it with an effective slider. He has shown poise and a feel for pitching, impressing the A's enough that they asked for him in the trade. He'll pitch in either the Cal League or the Texas League this season.
