IP 310
ERA 4.152
WHIP 1.384
BB/9 2.787
SO/9 6.794
  • Full name Andrew J Liebel
  • Born 03/22/1986 in Pomona, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Long Beach State
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (95th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008 (signed for $340,000).
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    Liebel stands as an example of player development at the college level. He made little impact his first two seasons at Long Beach State, working primarily in relief, but emerged toward the end of his junior season as the Dirtbags' most consistent starter. While he's not overpowering, he had taken another step forward this spring even after well-regarding pitching coach Troy Buckley left the Beach to be the Pirates' roving pitching coordinator. Liebel attacks hitters with his fastball, which has solid-average velocity and touches 93 mph. Even though he's small at 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, he has excellent arm strength due in part to his long-toss program and also to his improved diet and workout program. He also has confidence in his curveball, slider and changeup, all of which grade out as average pitches at times. His command stands out, though, and Liebel is best described as a pitchability college righthander whose biggest downside is his size. At 5-foot-11, he's compared to Yankees righty Ian Kennedy, but he lacks Kennedy's comparatively lengthy track record of success. He's one of the nation's better senior signs and could move quickly.

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  • Rated Best Control in the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009

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