Luis Talavera Salem Red Sox Pitcher

       
 
Age: 22
Born: February 6, 2002
Birthplace: Maracay, VZ
Height: 6-3
Weight: 175
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
   
Drafted: Not draft eligible
How Acquired: International free agent (July 2018)
   

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Luis Talavera photos by Kelly O'Connor
Pronunciation: taa-la-VAE-ruh
First Pro Contract: July 2, 2018 (BOS)
Signing Scouts: Manny Padron, Todd Claus & Rolando Pino
Signing Bonus: $100,000
Rule 5 Draft Eligible: December 2024
MLFA Eligible: November 2025
   
Pro Debut: July 3, 2019 (DSL)
Added to 40-man: -
MLB Debut: -
Service Time (1/24): 0 days
Options Remaining: 3 (0 used)
Contract (2024): MiLB contract
   
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  Physical Description: Thick, solid build. Looks heavier than listed. Minimal remaining projection.

Mechanics: Throws from a three-quarters arm slot. Starts on the third base side. Significant effort in delivery. Short, stiff arm action. Gets good extension. .

Fastball: 93-95 mph. Well below-average command and control. Induces grounders. Doesn't generate swings and misses.

Slider: 85-86 mph. Short break.

  Career Notes: Signed on the first day of the international signing period in 2018 out of Venezuela at the age of 16. Spent three seasons in the complex leagues, and another cancelled due to the pandemic. Has struggled against Low-A hitters.

Summation: Potential low-minors depth arm. Good velocity, but lacks feel and pitchability. Will struggle to get hitters out consistently unless command and control drastically improves.

Note: This page will be updated with a complete scouting report after the scouting team has seen the player in person.

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    Pitching Stats                                          
  year team lg level org age w l era g gs sv ip h r er hr bb so whip k/bb k/9
2019 DSL Red Spx DSL Rk Bos 17 4 2 0.667 4.42 14 7 1 57.0 62 34 28 1 31 40 1.63 1.29 6.30
  2020 Season Cancelled --- --- Bos 18 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
  2021 DSL Red Sox DSL Rk Bos 19 3 1 0.750 1.76 15 1 2 30.2 25 11 6 0 10 25 1.14 2.50 7.30
  2022 FCL Red Sox FCL Rk Bos 20 5 1 0.833 2.21 12 0 1 40.2 36 12 10 2 8 23 1.08 2.88 5.15
  2022 Salem Red Sox Car A Bos 20 0 0 --- 5.06 4 0 0 10.2 10 12 6 1 6 2 1.50 0.33 1.69
2023 Salem Red Sox Car A Bos 21 0 2 0.000 4.83 28 0 0 54.0 51 32 29 5 34 37 1.57 1.09 6.17
2024 Salem Red Sox Car A Bos 22     stats                            


   
     
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