Dana Eveland

DANA EVELAND
SP, Indianapolis Indians
Blue Jays pitcher Eveland throws to the Twins during their MLB baseball game in Toronto Age: 26
Born: October 29, 1983
Height: 6′ 1″
Weight: 235
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Drafted: 16th Round, 469th overall, 2002
How Acquired: Trade (for Ronald Uviedo)
Agent: N/A

SCOUTING REPORT
Eveland was rated as high as number seven on the Milwaukee top prospect list in 2006, one ahead of outfielder Nelson Cruz.  Eveland has shown flashes of potential in his career, but has never put it all together. In 2008 he posted a 3.34 ERA in 97 innings over the first three months of the season, with a 65:46 K/BB ratio. In the final three months he struggled with a 5.70 ERA in 71 innings, with a 53:31 K/BB ratio.

At the AAA level he has a 3.63 ERA in 277.2 innings, with a 7.7 K/9 and a 3.4 BB/9. That’s impressive, considering he pitched out of the PCL.  Eveland’s biggest problem has been control, with a 4.7 BB/9 ratio in his major league career.  He’s got good movement on his pitches, especially with his curveball, but his lack of control prevents him from realizing his potential as a back of the rotation starter.

STATS

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CONTRACT INFORMATION
2007: $382,000
2008: $395,000
2009: $410,000
2010: $419,500

Other Details:
  • N/A

PLAYER INFORMATION
Signing Bonus: N/A
MiLB Debut: 2004
MLB Debut: 7/16/2005
MiLB FA Eligible: Eligible
MLB FA Eligible: 2014
Rule 5 Eligible: Eligible
Added to 40-Man: 7/15/2005 (Removed 6/24/2010)
Options Remaining: 0 (USED: 2006, 2007, 2009)
MLB Service Time: 2.065

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS / PROSPECT RANKINGS
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
PROSPECT RANKINGS
2003: Pioneer League All-Star RP
Baseball America

2006: #7 MIL

TRANSACTIONS
June 4, 2002: Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 16th round, 469th overall.
May 28, 2003: Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor league contract.
July 15, 2005: Contract purchased by the Milwaukee Brewers.
November 25, 2006: Acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Milwaukee Brewers along with Doug Davis and Dave Krynzel in exchange for Johnny Estrada, Claudio Vargas, and Greg Aquino.
December 14, 2007: Acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Arizona Diamondbacks along with Brett Anderson, Greg Smith, Chris Carter, Aaron Cunningham, and Carlos Gonzalez in exchange for Dan Haren and Connor Robertson.
February 1, 2010: Designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics.
February 6, 2010: Acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named later or cash.
May 23, 2010: Designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays.
June 1, 2010: Acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Ronald Uviedo.
June 24, 2010: Designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
July 1, 2010: Outrighted to AAA by the Pittsburgh Pirates.