The Book on Jarrod Parker

Prospect Info

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Jarrod Parker
Born 11/24/1988
RHP, ARZ

Jarrod Parker, one of the most highly-touted prospects in the 2007 draft, fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 9th overall pick, and they did not hesitate. While he's still young, he shows exceptional character and makeup, which means he may be destined for the big leagues sooner than most.

He draws comparisons to 2007 super-phenom Tim Lincecum, since he produces tremendous power from a smaller-than-average build. Though he doesn't have quite the same freakish ability or 102mph stuff as Lincecum, he'll likely follow a similar path anyway, as Arizona's farm managers decide quickly whether they're dealing with a future ace or future closer, and move him along accordingly. He should spend 2009 in AA, with a shot at testing the Arizona bullpen late in the year. Relief work will get him to the majors sooner than later, but if the Diamondbacks can be patient and help him along, he could be a middle-rotation starter come 2011 or so.

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Player Updates and Notes

Jarrod Parker, already out since July, will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss all of 2010 recovering, according to MLB.com. Parker will slide way down the list, and likely spend most of 2011 relearning his own body, but with TJ's high recovery rate, he should not be completely forgotten about for 2012 and beyond.

10/23/2009 by KDaddy

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