• Full name Derek R Eitel
  • Born 11/21/1987 in Marshall, IL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology
  • Drafted in the 17th round (511th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2010.
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    Eitel starred at quarterback for Rose-Hulman, an NCAA Division III school, setting school records for career passing yards (7,507), touchdowns (52) and efficiency rating (125.4). He also went 29-10 in four years in the Fightin' Engineers rotation, and his pro future will be as a righthanded pitcher. A 6-foot-5, 205-pounder, his sinker jumped 3 mph from 2009 to 2010. He pitched at 89-91 mph and touched 92 as a senior, and improved his slurvy slider. He also throws a changeup and splitter. His delivery puts stress on his shoulder, but his size, arm strength and athleticism will give a pro club plenty to work with.

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