Brandon Kintzler
| IP | 478 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.502 |
| WHIP | 1.285 |
| BB/9 | 2.429 |
| SO/9 | 6.308 |
- Full name Brandon Lee Kintzler
- Born 08/01/1984 in Las Vegas, NV
- Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Dixie State
- Debut 09/10/2010
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Drafted in the 40th round (1,182nd overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2004.
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Five-foot-11 RHP Brandon Kintzler (Yankees) is an experienced pitcher from Las Vegas whose fastball has been clocked up to 94, but his size prevents him from being early-round pick. Kintzler, the Scenic West ERA leader, didn't give up his first run until late April.
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Kintzler was discovered by Brewers scout Tim Collinsworth at the independent American Association all-star game in 2009. He was throwing his fastball in the mid-90s with good command and the Brewers figured it was an arm worth taking a shot on, and they were right. Kintzler spent the rest of that season at Double-A and quickly moved through the top levels of the system last year, resulting in a September callup. Kintzler was a starter earlier in his minor league career but his velocity jumped dramatically after moving to the bullpen. He also has a sharp-breaking slider that he commands consistently. He works the bottom of the strike zone well but doesn't have a reliable offspeed pitch. Kintzler has a somewhat deceptive delivery that makes his fastball get on hitters even quicker. His smallish frame has not worked against him to this point. Kintzler often was used as a closer in the minors but projects as a middle reliever and perhaps a set-up man in the majors. Milwaukee sent him to the Arizona Fall League to continue working against advanced hitters and he will be given an opportunity to win a spot in their bullpen in the spring.
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Kintzler was discovered by Brewers scout Tim Collinsworth at the independent American Association all-star game in 2009. He was throwing his fastball in the mid-90s with good command and the Brewers figured it was an arm worth taking a shot on, and they were right. Kintzler spent the rest of that season at Double-A and quickly moved through the top levels of the system last year, resulting in a September callup. Kintzler was a starter earlier in his minor league career but his velocity jumped dramatically after moving to the bullpen. He also has a sharp-breaking slider that he commands consistently. He works the bottom of the strike zone well but doesn't have a reliable offspeed pitch. Kintzler has a somewhat deceptive delivery that makes his fastball get on hitters even quicker. His smallish frame has not worked against him to this point. Kintzler often was used as a closer in the minors but projects as a middle reliever and perhaps a set-up man in the majors. Milwaukee sent him to the Arizona Fall League to continue working against advanced hitters and he will be given an opportunity to win a spot in their bullpen in the spring.
