Jhonatan German
Born:
01/24/1995 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 215
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 215
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent July 16, 2015 (WAS)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | May 1st, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | April 24, 2019 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Hagerstown Suns |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large, broad frame w/ power pitcher's features. Imposing presence on the mound.
Mechanical Notes
NWU, stretch only; slight turn away at the top of delivery hides the ball. Full arm-circle w/ slight peek in the back; strong 3/4 stroke. Mixes a slide step w/ runners on.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 20 | 35+ | Follow | Follow |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 50 | 50 | — | — | Heavy life on mid-90s velo plays FB avg facing lineups once. |
| Heavy life on mid-90s velo plays FB avg facing lineups once. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 60 | 60 | 94 | 92-97 | T96-97 at best, comfortable mid-90s. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Hard bore in to armside, tough to lift. |
| Hard bore in to armside, tough to lift. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Spray command, around the zone w/ FB in best sequences but catches plate. Relies on arm-strength to bail out his spots. |
| Spray command, around the zone w/ FB in best sequences but catches plate. Relies on arm-strength to bail out his spots. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 85 | 84-87 | Power SL w/ cut-like action that stays on one plane. Occasionally shows a hint more depth, potential workable breaking ball if he can find more consistency. |
| Power SL w/ cut-like action that stays on one plane. Occasionally shows a hint more depth, potential workable breaking ball if he can find more consistency. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 85 | 84-87 | Third pitch but in his mix. Firm split-like dive w/ flashes of late action at best. Could be a wrinkle to give another look, especially to LHH. |
| Third pitch but in his mix. Firm split-like dive w/ flashes of late action at best. Could be a wrinkle to give another look, especially to LHH. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 40 | — | — | Overpowers younger A-Ball hitters w/ his FB in a way he won't be able to at higher levels. Predictable sequencing, shows heat early and off-speed when ahead. Standard RP-only control/pitchability profile. |
| Overpowers younger A-Ball hitters w/ his FB in a way he won't be able to at higher levels. Predictable sequencing, shows heat early and off-speed when ahead. Standard RP-only control/pitchability profile. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Old-for-level RHP, close to a finished product. Physicality and FB velocity give him a chance at the big leagues, though might lack another attribute for regular role. Likely 4A/upper-level depth piece who could get cups of coffee. Follow grade.
