Pat Neshek Stats & Scouting Report

IP	488.0
ERA	2.82
WHIP	1.041
BB/9	2.5
SO/9	8.7

Full name Patrick John Neshek
Born 09/04/1980 in Madison, WI
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Butler
Debut 07/07/2006
Drafted in the 6th round (182nd overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2002.

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RHP Pat Neshek has been disappointing this spring despite running his fastball up to 93 mph. He hasn't established a reliable second pitch, and his fastball is straight and hittable from a sidearm delivery. He projects as a reliever.

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Neshek was voted top pitcher of the first Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association showcase back in 1998, and he had a stellar career at Butler, where he set records for strikeouts in a game (18), season (118) and career (280). He's an avid autograph collector, fully in evidence at his Website, patneshek.com. Neshek earned his way to the majors, posting a career 2.17 ERA over five minor league seasons. He has pinpoint command despite a unconventional sidearm delivery that creates tremendous deception. He annihilates righthanders (.140 average, 37 strikeouts in 86 big league at-bats) with his 86-91 mph sinking fastball and slurvy breaking ball. Lefthanders usually feast on sidearmers, and Neshek is susceptible as well. He gave up four home runs in 45 at-bats to major league lefties, who slugged .511 against him. He needs to focus on movement and command and use his changeup more to combat them. When he tries to overpower hitters, his stuff flattens out. Neshek is what he is. He already has demonstrated he can be an effective middle reliever, but that's also probably his ceiling.

Minor League Top Prospects

The only player on this list who didn't make the 2006 edition of BA's Prospect Handbook, Neshek put together an outstanding campaign and was the IL leader in strikeouts near midseason--despite pitching in relief. Promoted to the majors in July, he posted a 2.19 ERA in middle relief to help the Twins roar back and win the American League Central. Neshek's funky delivery is key to his success. His first move resembles that of a submariner, but he finishes higher and delivers sidearm. It was a very tough look for righthanders to read and IL batters hit just .161 against him. Big leaguers batted just .176. Neshek pitches at 90-93 mph with a fastball that has cutting action. His slider has lift and plenty of turn, but not classic late-plane break. He has an average changeup that he uses to combat lefties, who have an easier time putting the ball in play against him. "It's amazing what this young man's done. If we've had a lead going into the seventh or eighth innings, it's over," Rochester manager Stan Cliburn said. "He's a one-man show as far as closing games. He'd come in in the seventh and close the game out. That's how durable he was."

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Rated Best Reliever in the International League in 2006

Career Transactions

RHP Pat Neshek elected free agency.
Philadelphia Phillies transferred RHP Pat Neshek from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left hamstring strain.
Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Pat Neshek on the 10-day injured list. Left hamstring strain.
Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Pat Neshek from the 10-day injured list.
Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Pat Neshek on the 10-day injured list. Right shoulder strain.
Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Pat Neshek from the 10-day injured list.
Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Pat Neshek on a rehab assignment to Reading Fightin Phils.
sent RHP Pat Neshek on a rehab assignment to Reading Fightin Phils.
Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Pat Neshek on a rehab assignment to Clearwater Threshers.
Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Pat Neshek on the 10-day disabled list. Right shoulder strain.
Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent RHP Pat Neshek.
RHP Pat Neshek elected free agency.
Philadelphia Phillies traded RHP Pat Neshek to Colorado Rockies for RHP Alejandro Requena, RHP J.D. Hammer and SS Jose Gomez.
Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Pat Neshek from the paternity list.
Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Pat Neshek on the paternity list.
Houston Astros traded RHP Pat Neshek to Philadelphia Phillies for Player To Be Named Later.
Houston Astros signed free agent RHP Pat Neshek.
RHP Pat Neshek elected free agency.
St. Louis Cardinals selected the contract of RHP Pat Neshek from Memphis Redbirds.
RHP Pat Neshek assigned to Memphis Redbirds.
St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent RHP Pat Neshek to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Pat Neshek elected free agency.
Oakland Athletics activated RHP Pat Neshek.
Oakland Athletics reassigned RHP Pat Neshek to the minor leagues.
Oakland Athletics selected the contract of RHP Pat Neshek from Sacramento River Cats.
Oakland Athletics sent Pat Neshek outright to Sacramento River Cats.
Oakland Athletics designated Pat Neshek for assignment.
Norfolk Tides traded RHP Pat Neshek to Sacramento River Cats for cash.
Oakland Athletics selected the contract of RHP Pat Neshek from Sacramento River Cats.
Pat Neshek assigned to Norfolk Tides.
Baltimore Orioles signed free agent RHP Pat Neshek to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Pat Neshek elected free agency.
San Diego Padres sent Pat Neshek outright to Tucson Padres.
San Diego Padres designated Pat Neshek for assignment.
Tucson Padres activated RHP Pat Neshek.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Pat Neshek to Tucson Padres.
San Diego Padres designated Pat Neshek for assignment.
San Diego Padres recalled RHP Pat Neshek from Tucson Padres.
San Diego Padres optioned Pat Neshek to Tucson Padres.
San Diego Padres recalled Pat Neshek from Tucson Padres.
San Diego Padres optioned Pat Neshek to Tucson Padres.
San Diego Padres recalled Pat Neshek from Tucson Padres.
San Diego Padres optioned Pat Neshek to Tucson Padres.
San Diego Padres claimed RHP Pat Neshek off waivers from Minnesota Twins.
Pat Neshek roster status changed by Minnesota Twins.
Minnesota Twins reassigned RHP Pat Neshek to the minor leagues.
Minnesota Twins recalled Pat Neshek from Rochester Red Wings.
Pat Neshek assigned to Rochester Red Wings from Fort Myers Miracle.
Minnesota Twins optioned Pat Neshek to Rochester Red Wings.
sent RHP Pat Neshek on a rehab assignment to Fort Myers Miracle.
Pat Neshek roster status changed by Minnesota Twins.
Minnesota Twins activated RHP Pat Neshek from the 60-day disabled list.

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