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SFDUGOUT.com just ranked Pereira 9th and McKae 11th
out of the Top 50 Best Prospects in the SF Giants organization.

Read McKae's recent interview with the Giants!

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Fast forward to 16:07.
In Pursuit of Pitching Perfection

In Pursuit of Pitching PerfectionIn Pursuit of Pitching Perfection (book)

Print: $16.24

Pitching in high level competition is as exciting, mentally challenging and physically demanding as any experience in sports. But few players will ever achieve the dream of taking the mound in a Major League uniform without building a solid foundation in proper pitching mechanics and preparation and developing strength and flexibility. A young player will take an important step toward acquiring confidence and building necessary skills by following the training techniques and conditioning methods described and carefully illustrated in “In Pursuit of Pitching Perfection.” Co-Authors Dave McKae and Nick Pereira are current minor league baseball players in the San Francisco Giants organization.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS


Dave McKae

Number: 35

Position: RHP

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 190

Date of Birth: November 24, 1981

Resides: Danville, CA

College: UC Davis

Experience: Signed by Giants as non-drafted free agent in May 2005. Pitched well for Salem-Keizer Volcanoes... compiled a 3-2 record with a 2.42 ERA and three saves in 19 outings. Had an excellent season pitching for Augusta (Low-A) in 2006... made 14 starts and four relief appearances and totaled an 8-2 record with a stellar 1.80 ERA. Over 85 innings, walked just 17 compared to 71 strikeouts. Started the 2007 season with the class A-Advanced San Jose Giants and was promoted to the Double-A Connecticut Defenders after posting a 5-1 record and a 1.93 ERA. Named CAL League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending 4/23/07 and the San Francisco Giants Minor League Player of the Month for May 2007.


Nick Pereira


Number: 29

Position: RHP

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 190

Date of Birth: September 22, 1982

Resides: Cupertino, CA

College: University of San Francisco

Experience: Pereira was a #10 selection in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft. He graduated from Cupertino (CA) High School...attended De Anza (Cupertino, CA) Community College and the University of San Francisco...represented the Giants in the 2006 Futures Game, as a member of the U.S. squad during All-Star Game festivities in Pittsburgh...named How SportsData's California League Pitcher of the Week for May 1-7...named to California League In Season All-Star team in 2006. In 2006, Pereira split the season between San Jose and Fresno. In San Jose he went 7-1 with a 2.06 ERA in 13 starts, walking just 16 and striking out 76 batters.

Contact: pitchingperfection@gmail.com