IP 97
ERA 3.711
WHIP 1.371
BB/9 3.155
SO/9 6.866
  • Full name Steven Michael Evarts
  • Born 10/13/1987 in Pordenone, Italy
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School T.R. Robinson
  • Drafted in the C-A round (43rd overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2006 (signed for $800,000).
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    Not unlike his high school coach at Robinson High, 10-year minor leaguer Sal Urso, Evarts has made a name for himself thanks to an excellent changeup. He emerged as the top prep lefty in Florida, surpassing Carmine Giardina and Justin Edwards when his fastball climbed from the mid-80s last summer to 88-92 mph, bumping 93 this spring. He has a good feel for pitching and throws strikes. He can cut his fastball and uses it effectively to set up his changeup, which grades as a 70 pitch on the 20-80 scouting scale. He uses an unconventional grip that gives it late tilt, diving away from righthanded hitters with screwball-like break. He throws it for strikes and in any count. Evarts' breaking balls are barely usable. He tried out a slider later in the season that showed promise, but he needs to improve its break. His arm works well and he has an athletic, repeatable delivery. Evarts should be drafted in the third- to fifth-round range, and he's expected to sign rather than attend junior college.

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