Bio
School: Redwood Christian High School, Almeida, CA
Drafted: 7th round pick of the 2010 draft by the San Diego Padres
Scouting Report: Strong build, fairly mature. Slow paced leg raised delivery, accelerates to plate, fast arm, stays balanced. Steady 90-93 mph fastball, explosive life at plate, throws FB's to spots, seperate curveball/slider breaks, CB is hard and sharp, definite out pitch, SL has good depth, flatter break. Throws strikes, works with a purpose. Early draft prospect. Outstanding student. Aflac All-American.
Rumors
Jameson Taillon and AJ Vanegas Highlight High School Pre-Season All-America Pitchers (1/30/2010)
The Louisville Slugger 2010 Pre-Season High School All-America Team was announced. Jameson Taillon and AJ Vanegas highlight the pitchers selected.
Manny Machado Dominates 18-And-Under Tournament (10/2/2009)
While AJ Vanegas and Jameson Taillon led the way with solid pitching performances, it was Manny Machado who stole the show for Team USA.
AJ Vanegas, Jameson Taillon and Phillip Pfeifer Lead Team USA (9/28/2009)
The 18-and-under team for USA Baseball played their first three games of the COPABE "AAA" Pan American Championships in Venezuela. Chock full of 2010 draft picks, Team USA started its tournament with wins over Aruba, Argentina and Panama by a combined score of 41-3.
Age: 18
Birthday: August 16, 1992
Position: Right Handed Pitcher
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 205 lbs
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Rating: 8.2 / 10
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4 Comments
July 30th, 2010 5:37 PM
Cuba 3 US 2
July 30th, 2010 5:34 PM
Saw him pitch against the cubans today in thunder bay at u-18 worlds. 13k, 8 innings, 5 hits...no decision. Cuba 3 US. Nice performance. Dad was watching.
July 23rd, 2010 9:03 PM
Anyone know if he'll sign with the Padres or go to Stanford?
June 26th, 2010 12:07 PM
AJ is not only an outstanding athlete and student (3.8 out of 4 grade point average), he is a gifted musician and above all else, an even more outstanding young man. We at Redwood Christian Schools are so very proud of this godly young man.