Saturday, November 14, 2009

Top 50 Twins Prospects: #36 Steve Hirschfeld

36. Steve Hirschfeld


Starting Pitcher

Throws: Right

Age: 24

ETA: 2011

Potential: #5 starter

2010 outlook: AA New Britain starting pitcher


Steve Hirschfeld was born in Moab, Utah. He played baseball for Grand County High School. He was selected in the 9th round of the 2007 MLB draft. In 2008 at low-A Beloit, he had a 3.30 ERA in 31 games, including 16 starts. This year for class A Fort Myers he had a 2.23 ERA in 32 games including 17 starts. He struck out 86 in 117 innings and walked 31. He could strike out more, but his walk rate is fine. He had a great year, and was one of the leagues best pitchers. He had a great season. Hirschfeld got invited to play in the Arizona Fall League and is currently playing there.

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