The Book on Nick Adenhart

Graduated Prospect Info

Now that he's no longer rookie-eligible, The Book is closed on Nick Adenhart as a prospect. This page remains as a historical record of his time in our prospect list.

Last bio and ranking update: 12/1/2008.

LAANick Adenhart
Born 8/24/1986
RHP, LAA

It seems as if he's been on the horizon forever, but he's still only 22 years old and healthy, which means he's a good bet to overcome his disappointing 2008 and return to top prospect status in Anaheim. The Angels projected him to bloom into an ace for 2008, but it looks like they might have been a bit too optimistic. Early 2009 looks more likely, though the better bet would be that he could blossom as a midseason flower. While he might not have the best stuff in the minors, he does have exceptional makeup and seems ready to play: no right-hander (other than the Twins' Garza) has shown such composure when being tossed into the fire at a young age. He's been ignored too much thanks to his injurious past, but he's a premium prospect just bursting with potential.

Player Updates and Notes

Angels rookie Nick Adenhart was killed late last night when his car was crushed by a hit-and-run driver. He had just completed his first start of the season, six shutout innings against the Oakland A's.

4/9/2009 by KDaddy

Making his fourth career start, Angels rookie Nick Adenhart shut out the Athletics for six innings. It looks like his long-awaited breakout may be at hand.

4/8/2009 by KDaddy

24 hours after winning his first major league game, Nick Adenhart is back in the minors. With John Lackey coming back to the team, there was simply no place left to keep Adenhart. He'll be back later.

5/14/2008 by KDaddy

Dustin Moseley has beaten out Nick Adenhart for the Angels fifth starter job. He'll begin the year in AAA Salt Lake as the first man on the phone, but he'll fall to seventh or eighth starter status if the Angels ever get their injured veterans back.

3/29/2008 by KDaddy

 

 

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