Daniel Klein- 3rd Round- RHP UCLA

[waroriole]

O's take a guy who will likely end up in bullpen.

[Frobby]

All I heard was, he pitched out of the bullpen this year because he was coming off an injury. That doesn't necessarily mean he will remain in the bullpen, though it could.

[Sports Guy]

MLB.com says he has 4 pitches..chance to start...Had shoulder surgery in 2009.

Likely ends up in pen...He could move very quickly though you would have to think.

[Big Mac]

Don't love the pick, but seems like a guy who could be a useful Major League arm fairly soon...

Hopefully we can grab a good college bat in the 4th.

[alev]

4 pitches, scouts say he could return to starting or be a fast rising reliever

[nevadaO]

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Klein

Scouting Report

Fastball: Klein has a solid-average fastball that he runs up to 93 mph, sitting comfortably at 91 mph.

Fastball movement: He's got good sink and cutdown in the zone.

Slider: It's a hard, short slider with late bite and tilt, thrown 82-85 mph.

Curve: Has an average curve with a downward roller movement; throws it 77-78 mph.

Changeup: Has a very good feel for his change, which has a splitter-type action to it, around 83 mph.

Control: He throws plenty of strikes and generally hits his spots well.

Poise: Shows good composure on the mound and competes well.

Physical Description: Klein is tall with a good pitcher's body. He's got a strong and lean lower half and has room to add strength.

Medical Update: Klein red-shirted his true sophomore season in 2009 because of shoulder surgery, but he appears fully healthy now.

Strengths: The chance to have three, maybe even four, usable pitches with good command. Good pitcher's body, with excellent makeup. Very competitive on the mound. Has excelled as a closer and could be quick to the big leagues as a reliever, but also might have the repertoire to start.

Weaknesses: Injury history will concern some; he might be limited to a middle relief role when all is said and done.

Summary: After missing all of 2009 because of shoulder surgery, Klein wasn't really on radar screens. That changed in a hurry as he emerged as one of the better college closers in the country. He can throw four pitches for strikes, leading some to think he should get a chance to start at the next level. Even if that doesn't pan out, teams know they will have a competitive pitcher who can excel in a relief role and move quickly through a system. If teams feel he's fully healthy -- and he appears to be -- that's the type of arm that usually gets drafted fairly early.

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[mapierce]

:cussing: Glad to see we passed on Hahn. :angryfire:

[waroriole]

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=8080130&content_id=7863295

Scouting Report

Fastball: Klein has a solid-average fastball that he runs up to 93 mph, sitting comfortably at 91 mph.

Fastball movement: He's got good sink and cutdown in the zone.

Slider: It's a hard, short slider with late bite and tilt, thrown 82-85 mph.

Curve: Has an average curve with a downward roller movement; throws it 77-78 mph.

Changeup: Has a very good feel for his change, which has a splitter-type action to it, around 83 mph.

Control: He throws plenty of strikes and generally hits his spots well.

[Big Mac]

MLB.com says he has 4 pitches..chance to start...Had shoulder surgery in 2009.

Likely ends up in pen...He could move very quickly though you would have to think.

Yeah, if we keep him in the pen, he's probably not far away.

[paulcoates]

Full Name: Daniel Christopher Klein

Born: Jul 27,1988 in Long Beach, California

Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 Bats: Right Throws: Right

High School: Servite (Anaheim, California) "2004"

College: UCLA

Drafted: Selected by Baltimore Orioles in 24th Round (729th overall) of 2007 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)

[waroriole]

Yeah, if we keep him in the pen, he's probably not far away.

That's what the scouting report says. If kept in the pen, he could get here quick. Maybe like Storen last year.

[Sports Guy]

Full Name: Daniel Christopher Klein

Born: Jul 27,1988 in Long Beach, California

Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 Bats: Right Throws: Right

High School: Servite (Anaheim, California) "2004"

College: UCLA

Drafted: Selected by Baltimore Orioles in 24th Round (729th overall) of 2007 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)

Yep...Obviously, the Orioles really like what they see out of him.

[Abadie]

I'd rather have Kevin Munson from JMU.

[JTrea81]

Yep...Obviously, the Orioles really like what they see out of him.

Yeah Jordan must have loved the kid to pass up on all that positional talent.

I hate taking a RP this high though.

[EL_Coyote]

That's what the scouting report says. If kept in the pen, he could get here quick. Maybe like Storen last year.

OK so Chris Ray with less velocity?