The Padres selected Dalena as the oldest player drafted at the time of his selection. He's a 23-year-old fifth-year senior from the Division II ranks. He made 14 starts for the Shippensburg Raiders this year, throwing to the tune of a 3.36 ERA over 83 innings. Dalena also pitched in the MLB Draft League this summer, striking out 21 batters in 24 and 2/3 innings with a 3,65 ERA.

At 6'3" and 210 pounds, Dalena stands out as an athletic mover on the mound with a repeatable delivery. He has some quick, deceptive arm action and runs his fastball up to 97 mph, which he pairs with a mid-80s slider that features a lot of sweep.