Sebastian Vader

Sebastian Richard Vader

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 4", Weight 175 lb.
• High School San Marcos High School

• Born June 3, 1992 in San Diego, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Starting pitcher Sebastian Vader began his professional career in 2010.

He was taken by the Baltimore Orioles in the 18th round of the 2010 amateur draft, ahead of super-prospect Kris Bryant. He was signed by scout Mark Ralston. He began his career with a 7.90 ERA for the GCL Orioles, though he posted a 11.7 K/9 IP ratio. He followed that in 2011 with a 2.45 ERA in 47 2/3 innings for the same club. After a ho-hum year with the Aberdeen IronBirds in 2012, Vader went 7-3 with a 2.43 ERA in 14 games (13 starts) for the club in 2013, tying for the New York-Penn League lead in wins. He split 2014 between the Delmarva Shorebirds (83 IP) and Frederick Keys (47 IP), going 11-8 with a 3.60 ERA in 22 starts between them. He was a South Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Star.