Prospect Report on #5 starting pitcher Nick Tepesch

Prospect Report on #5 starting pitcher Nick Tepesch
- Size is 6-4, 225. Drafted in the 14th round out of Missouri.
Pros: Durability and knack for throwing four pitches for strikes, reading swings and locating the ball down in the zone consistently. Fastball has late sinking action.
Cons: Does not have overpowing stuff, fastball touches 91-92 MPH.
Pitches:
Plus pitches
Fastball 91-92 mph with late sinking action
High 70s curveball
High 80s cutter
Average
Diving changeup
Two plane slider

Minor League stats
2011 - Low class A        138 IP        147 H        14 HR        33 BB        118 Ks
2012 - High class A         72 IP         68  H          3 HR         18 BB         59  Ks
         - AA                           90 IP         97  H        10 HR        26 BB          68 Ks