Dedgar Jimenez
Born:
03/06/1996 (Age: 28)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Left
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 240
Primary Position: LHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Left
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 240
Primary Position: LHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent 8/10/12 (BOS)
Entry Point: IFA
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: IFA
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
Report Date: | July 28th, 2018 |
Dates Seen: | July 28, 2018 |
Level: | Double-A |
Affiliate: | Portland Sea Dogs |
MLB Team: | |
On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large frame, overweight w/ soft middle, thick throughout.
Mechanical Notes
Full windup w/ overhead break; well-synced mechanics, strikethrower's delivery w/ repeatable on-line finish. Compact arm-circle, H3/4 slot.
MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 30 | 40 | Swingman | High |
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Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
Fastball Value | |||||
Overall Fastball Value | 40 | 45 | — | — | Fringy/playable FB as he fine tunes command. Pitches to contact. |
Fringy/playable FB as he fine tunes command. Pitches to contact. | |||||
Fastball Velocity | 40 | 40 | 88-89 | 88-91 | Soft-tossing lefty w/ below-avg velo, relies on command and sequencing. |
Fastball Velocity | |||||
Fastball Movement | |||||
Fastball Movement | 45 | 45 | — | — | Moderate armside movement. |
Moderate armside movement. | |||||
Fastball Command | |||||
Fastball Command | 45 | 50 | — | — | Ingredients of future avg command as he learns how to dance around high-level hitters. Works in the lower third. |
Ingredients of future avg command as he learns how to dance around high-level hitters. Works in the lower third. | |||||
Curveball | |||||
Curveball | 30 | 40 | 74-75 | 74-77 | Soft, loopy curve he wrinkles in to RHH. Stays up in the zone and backs up on him. Projects as no more than mix pitch. |
Soft, loopy curve he wrinkles in to RHH. Stays up in the zone and backs up on him. Projects as no more than mix pitch. | |||||
Slider | |||||
Slider | 45 | 45 | 79-80 | 79-82 | Moderate tilt w/ fringy depth and sharpness; manipulates grips well, shows lefties a long and sweepy variant w/ tougher slant. |
Moderate tilt w/ fringy depth and sharpness; manipulates grips well, shows lefties a long and sweepy variant w/ tougher slant. | |||||
ChangeUp | |||||
ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 80-81 | 80-83 | Gets separation off FB w/ moderate fade action. Can be a playable third pitch if he incorporates it more, needs a distinct third pitch because of light overall stuff. |
Gets separation off FB w/ moderate fade action. Can be a playable third pitch if he incorporates it more, needs a distinct third pitch because of light overall stuff. | |||||
Control | |||||
Control | 50 | 50 | — | — | Control and pitchability are best attributes. Knows how to pitch, advanced strikethower, keeps different speeds around the plate. |
Control and pitchability are best attributes. Knows how to pitch, advanced strikethower, keeps different speeds around the plate. |
Attribute | Present | Future |
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Delivery | Plus | Plus |
Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
Pitchability | Plus | Plus |
Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Lacks a carry tool for regular ML rotation role, but pitchability and strikethrowing give the ceiling of a swingman that can spot start or pitch from the 'pen. Risk to profile, more of a traditional longman/mopup guy if stuff is too light against big league hitters.