Drafted in the 8th round (249th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 2007 (signed for $87,500).
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Shane Mathews has a drop-and-drive delivery and his fastball has below-average movement. Mathews commands the pitch well, working it to both sides of the plate and getting ahead in the count. His velocity has been inconsistent this spring, but he has most often pitched at 90-92 mph. Mathews' slider is a solid-average offering at 82-83 mph.
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