Drew Steckenrider Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Andrew P Steckenrider
Born 01/10/1991 in Atlanta, GA
Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Tennessee
Debut 05/24/2017
Drafted in the 8th round (257th overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2012 (signed for $137,900).

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Steckenrider annoyed area scouts in high school with his inconsistent effort while teasing them with his tools. After two subpar seasons at a sinking Tennessee program, Steckenrider shook some of his past reputation by performing well as a relief pitcher for new coach Dave Serrano. Physically gifted at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, Steckenrider has huge raw power as a hitter but lacks the feel for the barrel to hit for average and fit a right-field profile. Instead, he'll go out on the mound, where he overpowers hitters with a 92-96 mph fastball. He may develop better secondary stuff once he gives up hitting and focuses on pitching full-time. He lacks the instincts to start despite pounding the zone with a plus fastball; his changeup improved under Serrano's tutelage but his breaking ball remains below-average.

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Steckenrider only teased tools as a two-way player in high school, and it took a while for the package to come together at Tennessee. But as a junior for then-new Volunteers coach Dave Serrano, Steckenrider was terrific out of the 'pen and got drafted in the eighth round by the Marlins. After a solid debut, he felt pain in his elbow and needed Tommy John surgery in 2013. He lost 18 months to rehab before returning in 2015. Steckenrider was finally healthy in 2016 and put himself squarely on the Marlins' radar, reaching Triple-A. After bouncing between the rotation and bullpen, Steckenrider thrived in a bullpen-only role in 2016 as he held opponents to a .141 average across the three levels, using a fastball that touches the mid-90s and a slider that flashes above-average. He throws in the occasional low-90s cutter and firm mid-80s changeup as well. He struck out 71 in 52 innings this season, including a brief-but-dominant high Class A stint in which he struck out more than half the batters he faced. He then went 2-1, 3.46 with 15 strikeouts in 13 innings in the Arizona Fall League, and was part of the first no-hitter in the AFL in 15 years. He should be in the mix for a major league bullpen role in 2017.

Steckenrider annoyed area scouts in high school with his inconsistent effort while teasing them with his tools. After two subpar seasons at a sinking Tennessee program, Steckenrider shook some of his past reputation by performing well as a relief pitcher for new coach Dave Serrano. Physically gifted at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, Steckenrider has huge raw power as a hitter but lacks the feel for the barrel to hit for average and fit a right-field profile. Instead, he'll go out on the mound, where he overpowers hitters with a 92-96 mph fastball. He may develop better secondary stuff once he gives up hitting and focuses on pitching full-time. He lacks the instincts to start despite pounding the zone with a plus fastball; his changeup improved under Serrano's tutelage but his breaking ball remains below-average.

Las Vegas Aviators placed RHP Drew Steckenrider on the restricted list.
Las Vegas Aviators placed RHP Drew Steckenrider on the restricted list.
RHP Drew Steckenrider roster status changed by Oakland Athletics.
Oakland Athletics signed free agent RHP Drew Steckenrider to a minor league contract.
RHP Drew Steckenrider assigned to Las Vegas Aviators.