When the Los Angeles Angels drafted a then 21-year old Greg Mahle from UCSB they knew they were getting a unique pitcher who had a funky delivery (actually three funky deliveries) and threw hard (Avg. speed 91-93 MPH). The Angels did not expect the left-handed reliever from nearby Westminster High School (10 miles from Angel Stadium) to make such a meteoric rise to the majors.
Mahle started his career in rookie ball for the Orem Owlz in the summer of 2014. Mahle did so well for the Owlz pitching eight innings giving up no runs and striking out 11 batters, that he was promoted to the low Single-A Burlington Bees where he finished the season.