Drafted: 1st Round, 2nd Overall 2011 First-Year Player Draft by the Seattle Mariners out of the University of Virginia.
Born: 9/28/1989
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195
Hultzen @:
- Milb.com
- Rotoworld
- Baseball Reference
- Fan Graphs
- Virginia
- MLB Draft Scouting Video
Career Minor League Statistics
From MLB.com Draft Scouting Report:
"College pitchers who perform, particularly in a strong conference, will always move up boards as the Draft approaches and do well on Draft day. Not only has Hultzen been as consistent, if not moreso, than any other pitcher in this class, his stuff has been better than anticipated, moving him into an elite category. His fastball is now a plus pitch, up to 95 mph, with his increased velocity and good sink. He's got a plus changeup, thrown around 82-83 mph, thrown with deception and with plenty of sink. His slider isn't as sharp, but is should be at least average down the line. He's got above-average to plus control and advanced command, throwing in and out at will. A lefty with outstanding pitchability and plus stuff, not to mention plus poise and instincts, is rare indeed and is a reason why Hultzen is being discussed by several teams picking at the very, very top of the Draft."Videos:
Pitching to Cubs 1B Josh Vitters during the 2011 Arizona Fall League:
Warming up for the Peoria Javelinas during the 2011 Arizona Fall League:
A look at Danny Hultzen's journey with Virginia (thanks to YouTube user virginiaathletics):
Pitching against Boston College (thanks to YouTube user alskor):
Articles:
- Apr 23/2011: Danny Hultzen Scouting Report, by Don Olsen @ Orioles-Nation.com.
- May 2/2011: Players to watch in a draft short on names but long on talent, by Jon Heyman @ SI.com.
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