Colorado Rockies Minor League Players - Steven Hensley

Steven Daniel Hensley (born December 27, 1986) is a professional baseball pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization.

Hensley attended Charles D. Owen High School in Black Mountain, North Carolina. He was originally selected by the Washington Nationals in 44th round, 1309th overall, of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft but decided to attend Elon University. Hensley was the Mariners' fourth round selection, 132 overall, in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft; signed by Mariners scout Rob Mummau.

He throws a fastball, slider, curveball, changeup combination. His fastball tops out at about 95 miles per hour (153 km/h). His command of his pitches is less than consistent, often walking hitters. He is known as one of the Mariners' best pitching prospects.

Hensley began his pro career with the Short-Season Everett AquaSox of the Northwest League in 2008. Hensley went 2-1 with a 5.22 ERA and 32 strikeouts. He was placed on the disabled list for the remainder of the season after his start on July 27 with soreness in right elbow.

In 2009 Hensley started with the Class-A Clinton LumberKings of the Midwest League. He was 4-0 giving up no runs for Clinton in four games, three starts. He was then promoted to the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx of the Southern League. He went 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA in three games, all starts. He was then transferred to the Class-A Advanced High Desert Mavericks of the California League where he became a fixture in the Mavs' starting rotation. On July 10, Hensley threw 10 strikeouts against the Modesto Nuts. In 20 games, 19 starts, Hansley was 9-3 with a 4.21 ERA. He was a main catalyst in the Mavericks second-half title. He was called up to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers in September, but didn't make an appearance.

On April 11, 2013 he was traded to the Colorado Rockies for Aaron Harang.

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)