Anthony Fernandez

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  Ranked Seattle Mariners #30 prospect in 2013
  Fernandez flies under the radar because he wasn't a high-profile signing and gets overshadowed by the system's pitching depth. He has quietly pitched his way to Double-A and ranked third among Mariners farmhands with 134 strikeouts while topping them with 164 innings in 2012. Protected on the 40-man roster in November, Fernandez has a durable build and a solid repertoire. His fastball operates at 88-91 mph and plays up because it has good movement. He's a smart pitcher and can reach back for a little extra when he gets in trouble. His changeup is his lone plus pitch, featuring nice fade and deception. He throws two breaking balls, a solid slider and an average curveball. Fernandez is efficient with his pitches and pairs above-average control with average command. He's a competitor who does the little things well, like holding runners and fielding his position. He'll probably return to Jackson to start 2013, with a midseason promotion to Triple-A a possibility.