IP | 9.2 |
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ERA | 5.59 |
WHIP | 1.66 |
BB/9 | 4.66 |
SO/9 | 6.52 |
- Full name Randy Travis William Dobnak
- Born 01/17/1995 in South Park, PA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 230 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Alderson Broaddus
- Debut 08/09/2019
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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TRACK RECORD: Dobnak went undrafted and began his pro career with a successful stint with the independent United States Professional Baseball League. The Twins signed him, helped him make a few tweaks and watched him rocket through the minors in 2019. He started the year in high Class A and finished it by starting Game 2 of the Division Series at Yankee Stadium.
SCOUTING REPORT: Dobnak quickly took to the Twins' emphasis on one-seam fastballs, which added more sink to his heavy 90-95 mph fastball. He pairs the pitch with a 91-96 four-seamer used up in the zone. The fastballs are effective because he has plus control and command. He also spots his above-average mid-80s changeup well and his mid-80s average curveball is hard with modest downward break. Dobnak makes it all work by staying one step ahead of hitters, spotting all four pitches to the corners. None is a true swing-and-miss offering, but Dobnak throws all four with plus control.
THE FUTURE: The Twins have prospects with better stuff, but few have Dobnak's feel, control and guts. He can help the club as a swing starter/reliever.
Scouting Reports
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TRACK RECORD: Dobnak went undrafted and began his pro career with a successful stint with the independent United States Professional Baseball League. The Twins signed him, helped him make a few tweaks BA GRADE 50 Risk: High BA GRADE 45 Risk: Medium BA GRADE 45 Risk: Medium and watched him rocket through the minors in 2019. He started the year in high Class A and finished it by starting Game 2 of the Division Series at Yankee Stadium.
SCOUTING REPORT: Dobnak quickly took to the Twins’ emphasis on one-seam fastballs, which added more sink to his heavy 90-95 mph fastball. He pairs the pitch with a 91-96 four-seamer used up in the zone. The fastballs are effective because he has plus control and command. He also spots his above-average mid-80s changeup well and his mid-80s average curveball is hard with modest downward break. Dobnak makes it all work by staying one step ahead of hitters, spotting all four pitches to the corners. None is a true swing-and-miss offering, but Dobnak throws all four with plus control.
THE FUTURE: The Twins have prospects with better stuff, but few have Dobnak’s feel, control and guts. He can help the club as a swing starter/reliever. -
TRACK RECORD: Dobnak went undrafted and began his pro career with a successful stint with the independent United States Professional Baseball League. The Twins signed him, helped him make a few tweaks and watched him rocket through the minors in 2019. He started the year in high Class A and finished it by starting Game 2 of the Division Series at Yankee Stadium.
SCOUTING REPORT: Dobnak quickly took to the Twins' emphasis on one-seam fastballs, which added more sink to his heavy 90-95 mph fastball. He pairs the pitch with a 91-96 four-seamer used up in the zone. The fastballs are effective because he has plus control and command. He also spots his above-average mid-80s changeup well and his mid-80s average curveball is hard with modest downward break. Dobnak makes it all work by staying one step ahead of hitters, spotting all four pitches to the corners. None is a true swing-and-miss offering, but Dobnak throws all four with plus control.
THE FUTURE: The Twins have prospects with better stuff, but few have Dobnak's feel, control and guts. He can help the club as a swing starter/reliever.