Neil Wagner Stats & Scouting Report

IP	53.0
ERA	4.93
WHIP	1.453
BB/9	3.4
SO/9	7.3

Full name Neil Kannas Wagner
Born 01/01/1984 in Minneapolis, MN
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School North Dakota State
Debut 08/30/2011
Drafted in the 21st round (634th overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2005.

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RHP Neil Wagner has raw arm strength and hit 96 mph last summer in the Northwoods League, but scouts didn't see nearly as much velocity this spring. A knee injury last fall may be the culprit. Wagner broke his left kneecap and seemed to favor it when he returned, often releasing pitches before landing on his front foot. He pitched at 88-92 mph, and scouts wondered why a 9-43 team used the player who was far and away its best pitcher in relief. With his mechanics a mess, Wagner had trouble throwing strikes and didn't show much in the way of secondary pitches. He'll still get drafted, but he probably won't get signed unless he shows signs of bouncing back in summer ball.

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While he's a college pitcher, Wagner isn't the average college product. A former North Dakota State player, he saw his draft stock fall in 2005 due to a left kneecap injury that altered his mechanics and sapped his velocity. Healthy again, he and Aberdeen's Luis Lebron were the NY-P's dominant relievers. Wagner had the league's best fastball, sitting at 95-97 mph in just about every outing. He was content to blow fastballs by hitters, and his above-average control of the pitch means he can throw it for strikes to all four quadrants of the strike zone. However, Wagner lacks a second pitch. He has tried both a curveball and a slider, showing little feel for spinning a breaking ball. He had more success late in the summer when he started throwing a splitter, but he lacked confidence in the pitch. It looked better in the bullpen than in games.

Career Transactions

RHP Neil Wagner elected free agency.
RHP Neil Wagner assigned to Las Vegas 51s.
New York Mets signed free agent RHP Neil Wagner to a minor league contract.
Hudson Valley Renegades released RHP Neil Wagner.
RHP Neil Wagner assigned to Hudson Valley Renegades from Durham Bulls.
RHP Neil Wagner assigned to Durham Bulls from Hudson Valley Renegades.
RHP Neil Wagner assigned to Hudson Valley Renegades from Durham Bulls.
RHP Neil Wagner assigned to Colombia.
Tampa Bay Rays invited non-roster RHP Neil Wagner to spring training.
RHP Neil Wagner assigned to Durham Bulls from Charlotte Stone Crabs.
RHP Neil Wagner assigned to Charlotte Stone Crabs from Durham Bulls.
Durham Bulls activated RHP Neil Wagner from the 7-day disabled list.
sent RHP Neil Wagner on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Stone Crabs.
sent RHP Neil Wagner on a rehab assignment to Durham Bulls.
Durham Bulls placed RHP Neil Wagner on the 7-day disabled list.
Durham Bulls placed RHP Neil Wagner on the 7-day disabled list.
Tampa Bay Rays invited non-roster RHP Neil Wagner to spring training.
Durham Bulls activated RHP Neil Wagner from the 7-day disabled list.
Durham Bulls placed RHP Neil Wagner on the 7-day disabled list.
RHP Neil Wagner assigned to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent RHP Neil Wagner to a minor league contract.
Toronto Blue Jays released RHP Neil Wagner.
Buffalo Bisons sent RHP Neil Wagner on a rehab assignment to GCL Blue Jays.
Buffalo Bisons placed RHP Neil Wagner on the 7-day disabled list.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Neil Wagner from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Neil Wagner to Buffalo Bisons.
Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Neil Wagner from the 7-day disabled list.
Buffalo Bisons placed RHP Neil Wagner on the 7-day disabled list.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Neil Wagner from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Neil Wagner to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Neil Wagner to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Neil Wagner from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned Neil Wagner to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of Neil Wagner from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent RHP Neil Wagner to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Neil Wagner elected free agency.
RHP Neil Wagner assigned to Tucson Padres from San Diego Padres.
San Diego Padres designated Neil Wagner for assignment.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Neil Wagner to Tucson Padres.
San Diego Padres claimed RHP Neil Wagner off waivers from Oakland Athletics.
Oakland Athletics optioned RHP Neil Wagner to Sacramento River Cats.
Oakland Athletics recalled Neil Wagner from Sacramento River Cats.
Oakland Athletics optioned Neil Wagner to Sacramento River Cats.
Oakland Athletics selected the contract of Neil Wagner from Sacramento River Cats.
Neil Wagner assigned to Sacramento River Cats from Midland RockHounds.
RHP Neil Wagner assigned to Oakland Athletics.
Neil Wagner roster status changed by Midland RockHounds.
Midland RockHounds placed RHP Neil Wagner on the 7-day disabled list.
Akron Aeros traded RHP Neil Wagner to Midland RockHounds.
RHP Neil Wagner assigned to Cleveland Indians.