Ian Oxnevad
| IP | 276 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.174 |
| WHIP | 1.366 |
| BB/9 | 2.576 |
| SO/9 | 5.446 |
- Full name Ian Eric Oxnevad
- Born 10/03/1996 in Shoreline, WA
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: L
- School Shorewood
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Drafted in the 8th round (251st overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015 (signed for $500,000).
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An Oregon State signee, Oxnevard has a projectable 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame. He's touched 92 mph, according to some reports, though more frequently his fastball sat in the 85-88 mph range. He has shown the hand speed to spin a breaking ball, which also is inconsistent but has flashed above-average potential. At his best, Oxnevard presents a tough angle to hitters, pitching inside and making his stuff tough to elevate.
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The Cardinals liked Oxnevad's size, pitchability and projection, so they made him an eighth-round pick in 2015 and signed him for an over-slot bonus of $500,000. He endeared himself to scouts this year with command of a three-pitch arsenal, and the Cardinals player-development staff lauded his work ethic and poise. Oxnevad has a repeatable delivery, with a short arm action and a repeatable stride with a drop-and-drive delivery. He repeats his arm speed well on all three of his pitches, and his stuff plays up because of his command and deception. He shows the ability to locate his pitches down and to both sides or throw his fastball up in the strike zone. He projects to have above-average command. Oxnevad throws his fastball mostly at 88-90 mph and can touch 92. His fastball has downhill angle and late sink, allowing him to induce weak ground balls and popups at a high rate. His curveball projects to above-average or better, with plus depth and late snap from 12-to-6. His average to above-average changeup flashes late tumbling action and disrupts the timing of hitters.
