09. Nate Karns, rhp Born: Nov. 25, 1987. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 230. Drafted: Texas Tech, 2009 (12th round). Signed by: Jimmy Gonzales. Background: Karns recovered from a torn labrum to jump back onto the prospect landscape in 2012, leading the minor leagues in opponent average (.174) in his full-season debut. He followed that up with a strong season in the Double-A Eastern League. Karns made his big league debut in May but was sent back down to Harrisburg after struggling in three starts. He really found his groove upon his return to the EL, posting a 2.57 ERA the rest of the way. 背景： 2012年 Karns從肩關節唇撕裂傷復出後再度成為新秀焦點。第一個完 整職業球季被打擊率僅.174為小聯盟最佳，今年將這種感覺帶進2A， 同樣有個表現強勢的球季。五月被叫上大聯盟，卻因三次掙扎的先發 又被送回2A。他在2A找回最佳狀態，之後的出賽ERA僅2.57。 Scouting Report: Physical and aggressive, Karns attacks hitters with a 91-95 mph power sinker, peaking at 98 on occasion. He has a second plus pitch in his wipeout hammer curveball, which ranges from 82-85 mph. He’s still learning to throw the curve for strikes, but he excels at getting hitters to chase it. Karns also has a below-average changeup at 83-85 mph, but his feel for it increased marginally in 2013. He has a long arm action and a stiff front leg, leading to just fair command, though he does throw strikes with his fastball. 球探報告： 充滿體能及積極性的Karns能投91-95的伸卡，某些時候甚至可達98。 第二球種是必殺等級的曲球，球速82-85。Karns還在學習怎麼把曲球 丟進好球帶，但他也善於誘使打者出棒追打。 83-85的變速投得不怎 麼樣，不過今年他自認有些不錯的感覺。雖然投球時他的揮臂過長前 腿也僵硬使控球僅只堪用，但也能用速球取得好球數。 The Future: Unless Karns can make significant strides with his command and his third pitch, he profiles best as a big league set-up man. He’ll enter 2014 as a 26-year-old in Triple-A, where he will continue to work as a starter. 未來性： 除非 Karns的控球與第三球種能有實質且巨大的改善，他最多也只能 在大聯盟裡當牛。2014年將以26歲的年紀繼續在3A擔任先發投手。 --

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