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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: McKae attended the University of California, Davis where he earned his degree in Economics. He threw the first nine-inning no-hitter in school history in 2003 in the NCAA Division II West Region vs. Fort Hays State. He earned first team All-Conference honors both junior and senior seasons. McKae was originally signed by the Giants as non-drafted free agent in 2005, and just completed his 5th professional season with the Boston Red Sox organization. He was Invited to play for Team Canada in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. He also played for the Tigres de Aragua of the Venezuelan Winter League in 2008. McKae helped the San Jose Giants to a California League Championship in 2007, going 5-1 with a 1.93 ERA before a mid-season promotion to Double-A. He was invited to be a presenter at the 2010 Baseball Team Medicine Conference at AT&T Park in San Francisco and is a Master Instructor at The Pitching Center (www.thepitchingcenter.com) in Pleasanton, CA. He encourages all aspiring young athletes to chase down their dream through discipline, dedication, and desire.


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. Nick played two of his five professional seasons at the AAA level before retiring in 2009. He now offers instruction at the All-Star Academy(http://asabaseball.com/about/staff/nick_pereira.php) in Santa Clara, CA.

Contact: pitchingperfection@gmail.com