Steven Uhlmansiek

LHP Steve Uhlmansiek would have been picked significantly higher had the draft been held a couple of months ago. Uhlmansiek was the state's top prospect until he injured his elbow May 1, and what initially was considered a minor tear will require Tommy John surgery. That may explain why he didn't look as good this spring as he did last summer in Alaska, when he threw 90-92 mph. The 6-foot-3, 170-pounder has more command and life at 87-89. His changeup is his second-best pitch, while his hard curve needs to get tighter and more consistent. A sophomore-eligible, he already has been redshirted once and likely will miss most of the 2005 season.