Age: 20
Born: March 21, 1993
San Cristobal, DR
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: Not drafted
How Acquired: International
free agent (Dec. 2009)

Photo © William Parmeter

Scouting Report: Sturdy pitching frame, with strong lower body. Throws from a 3/4 arm slot. Four-seam fastball operates at 96-100 mph. Shows late tail in lower reaches of velocity and ride in the upper reaches. Can be straight at times. Exceptional arm strength. Below-average command and control. Tends to jerk his head off target and is a bit long in the back with arm action. Also throws mid-80s slider, but presently lacks tilt and depth. Flat on approach to the plate. Potential to refine pitch into an average-to-better offering.  In the development stages of learning a changeup.  Sits 87-88 mph presently, with little deception.  Slows arm down when throwing. Very rough and raw on the mound. Just learning how to pitch. Late inning reliever/closer potential.

Links
2012 Prospect Preview
2013 Prospect Preview
Scouting Scratch: Wrapping up Spring Training (4.3.13)