IP 499
ERA 4.689
WHIP 1.567
BB/9 4.906
SO/9 7.575
  • Full name Eric M. Niesen
  • Born 09/04/1985 in Wyandotte, MI
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Wake Forest
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (99th overall) by the New York Mets in 2007 (signed for $351,000).
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    Wake Forest lefthander Eric Niesen has plus arm strength but poor mechanics. He throws across his body and has below-average command. His stuff is inconsistent, but when he has his mechanics in sync he shows potential for two solid-average offerings in his fastball and slider. He pitched primarily in relief this season, but got a spot start against North Carolina and dealt eight-plus shutout innings on a Sunday in Chapel Hill, an outing that may have gotten him a spot in the top nine rounds of the draft.

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