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[Spirit]

Prospect Profile: #29 Los Angeles Angels Kramer Sneed

 

 

Bats: Left Throws: Left Height: 6’3” 185 lbs. DOB: 10/7/88
(AZL-Angels/Inland Empire): 7-5, 3.84 ERA, 25 BBs, 85 Ks, 93.2 IP

Acquired by the Angels in exchange for Vernon Wells, Kramer Sneed came to the Angels as a left-handed starter with a high K/9 rate that might play out in the Angels bullpen down the line. Drafted by the Yankees in the 32nd round of the 2010 draft, Sneed had not yet broken out of High-A ball by the start of the 2013 season.

Sneed throws a low-90s fastball, a mid-80s slider and a plus-changeup that has become his go-to pitch. He has an odd grip on his changeup, holding it similar to a circle change, but leaving it a bit open at the thumb. He applies pressure with his middle finger to make it break.

Coming into 2013, the biggest challenge for Sneed was improving his command. Last season, he did that, dropping his walk total from 40 in 63.2 IP (2012) to 25 in 93.2 IP. Unfortunately, Sneed’s overall numbers don’t show off how good his season truly was. Pre All-Star, Sneed was 7-1 with a 3.12 ERA until he was shut down with elbow tendinitis. He came back late in August for 3 starts, but wasn’t quite up to game speed.

Look for Sneed to start the 2014 season as a starter in Double-A, still with an eye towards a bullpen spot sometime in 2015.

 

[Angel Oracle]

Ahh yes, the man who allowed us to trade Mr. Pop-Up. If he does develop into a solid lefty bullpen option, that trade becomes even better!

[Spirit]

Kramer Sneed is one of the better ballplayer names to come along in awhile.  I hope the kid makes it just so we can hear the name announced a lot!

[Angel Oracle]

And becoming Michael Richards' favorite pitcher?