Nick Tepesch Stats & Scouting Report

IP	238.0
ERA	4.73
WHIP	1.416
BB/9	3.0
SO/9	5.4

Full name Nicholas James Tepesch
Born 10/12/1988 in Kansas City, MO
Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 240 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Missouri
Debut 04/09/2013
Drafted in the 14th round (436th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2010 (signed for $400,000).

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If Tepesch hadn't angled for a seven-figure bonus, he would have gone in the first three rounds of the 2007 draft coming out of high school. He was seen as the next in the recent line of Missouri first-round pitchers--Max Scherzer, Aaron Crow, Kyle Gibson--and while he won't get chosen that high, he still offers intriguing upside. He's a 6-foot-5, 225-pounder whose arm works well, and he added polish in the Cape Cod League last summer and with the Tigers this spring. He opened the season pitching in the high 80s, but his fastball has settled in at 90-92 mph and touched 94. He can run his fastball into the mid-90s, but has found better command and success not trying to max out his velocity. Tepesch's secondary pitches are getting better but still need work. His curveball is his No. 2 offering but is inconsistent, and he has made the most strides with his changeup this spring. He also throws a cutter. In part because of his size, Tepesch has a long arm action that makes it easier for hitters to pick up his pitches. He's still a work in progress, but he's also showing improvement.

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Tepesch floated a seven-figure bonus demand coming out of high school in 2007, which pushed him to the 28th round of the draft. He declined to sign with the Red Sox and instead attended Missouri, where he was supposed to be the next in line following Tigers first-round pitchers Max Scherzer, Aaron Crow and Kyle Gibson. Tepesch didn't live up to that standard, though he did get an over-slot $400,000 bonus after sliding to the 14th round of the 2010 draft. His solid performance in Double-A during the second half of 2012 leads some club officials to believe that he could make an impact on the big league pitching staff in 2013. Because he doesn't throw 95 mph, however, he flies under the radar. Tepesch's strengths include durability and a knack for throwing four pitches for strikes, reading swings and locating the ball down in the zone consistently. He sits at 91-92 mph and muscles up to 94 on occasion, though he typically allows the late sinking action on his fastball to do the heavy lifting. Tepesch's high-70s curveball and high-80s cutter continue to improve each season--they're borderline plus pitches--and have come a long way in his two pro seasons. His diving changeup and two-plane slider are average pitches more often than not. Tepesch has mid-rotation upside and could be next in line to get a look in the Rangers rotation.

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Rated Best Control in the Texas Rangers in 2013
Rated Best Slider in the Texas Rangers in 2013

Career Transactions

Erie SeaWolves released RHP Nick Tepesch.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to Erie SeaWolves from Toledo Mud Hens.
Toronto Blue Jays traded RHP Nick Tepesch to Detroit Tigers for cash.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to Toledo Mud Hens.
Buffalo Bisons placed RHP Nick Tepesch on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to August 3, 2018.
Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Nick Tepesch from the 7-day disabled list.
Buffalo Bisons placed RHP Nick Tepesch on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to July 16, 2018.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to Buffalo Bisons from New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to New Hampshire Fisher Cats from Buffalo Bisons.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent RHP Nick Tepesch to a minor league contract.
RHP Nick Tepesch elected free agency.
Toronto Blue Jays sent RHP Nick Tepesch outright to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays designated RHP Nick Tepesch for assignment.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Nick Tepesch to Buffalo Bisons.
Nick Tepesch roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of RHP Nick Tepesch from Buffalo Bisons.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays traded cash to Minnesota Twins for RHP Nick Tepesch.
Rochester Red Wings sent RHP Nick Tepesch on a rehab assignment to GCL Twins.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to Rochester Red Wings.
Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Nick Tepesch to a minor league contract.
Minnesota Twins released RHP Nick Tepesch.
Minnesota Twins optioned RHP Nick Tepesch to Rochester Red Wings.
Minnesota Twins selected the contract of Nick Tepesch from Rochester Red Wings.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to Rochester Red Wings.
Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Nick Tepesch to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Nick Tepesch elected free agency.
Kansas City Royals sent RHP Nick Tepesch outright to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals designated RHP Nick Tepesch for assignment.
Omaha Storm Chasers activated RHP Nick Tepesch from the 7-day disabled list.
Omaha Storm Chasers placed RHP Nick Tepesch on the 7-day disabled list.
Omaha Storm Chasers placed RHP Nick Tepesch on the temporarily inactive list.
Kansas City Royals claimed RHP Nick Tepesch off waivers from Oakland Athletics.
Oakland Athletics designated RHP Nick Tepesch for assignment.
Oakland Athletics optioned RHP Nick Tepesch to Nashville Sounds.
Oakland Athletics claimed Nick Tepesch off waivers from Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated RHP Nick Tepesch for assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of RHP Nick Tepesch from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent RHP Nick Tepesch to a minor league contract.
Round Rock Express released RHP Nick Tepesch.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Nick Tepesch to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Nick Tepesch elected free agency.
Texas Rangers activated RHP Nick Tepesch from the 60-day disabled list.
Texas Rangers transferred RHP Nick Tepesch from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Right ulnar nerve inflammation
Round Rock Express placed RHP Nick Tepesch on the 7-day disabled list.
Texas Rangers optioned RHP Nick Tepesch to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers placed RHP Nick Tepesch on the 15-day disabled list. Right ulnar nerve inflammation
Texas Rangers recalled RHP Nick Tepesch from Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers optioned RHP Nick Tepesch to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers recalled Nick Tepesch from Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers optioned RHP Nick Tepesch to Round Rock Express.
Nick Tepesch changed number to .
Texas Rangers activated RHP Nick Tepesch from the 15-day disabled list.
Texas Rangers sent RHP Nick Tepesch on a rehab assignment to Frisco RoughRiders.
Texas Rangers placed RHP Nick Tepesch on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 6, 2013. Right elbow inflammation.
Texas Rangers selected the contract of RHP Nick Tepesch from Round Rock Express.
Nick Tepesch assigned to Round Rock Express from Frisco RoughRiders.
Texas Rangers invited non-roster RHP Nick Tepesch to spring training.
Nick Tepesch assigned to Frisco RoughRiders from Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
Nick Tepesch assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from Hickory Crawdads.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to Texas Rangers.
Nick Tepesch roster status changed by Hickory Crawdads.
Hickory Crawdads placed RHP Nick Tepesch on the 7-day disabled list.
RHP Nick Tepesch assigned to Hickory Crawdads.
Texas Rangers signed RHP Nick Tepesch.