Francys Peguero
Born:
10/04/1995 (Age: 28)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 170
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 170
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent, 6/14/2013 (WSH)
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
Medium frame, muscular build. Broad shoulders, strong core and lower-half.
Mechanical Notes
SWU, low leg kick into slight hip-turn; short, in-line arm-circle, 3/4 slot w/ moderate recoil through release. RP look to mechanics.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | 20 | 35+ | Follow | Follow |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 45 | — | — | FB projects avg in relief if velo ticks up pitching short-stints. |
| FB projects avg in relief if velo ticks up pitching short-stints. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 50 | 50 | 91-92 | 91-94 | Avg velo, works in 91-94 range, could pitch closer to top of velo band airing it out from the 'pen. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Heavy ball, consistent run+sink to armside. |
| Heavy ball, consistent run+sink to armside. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Control over command type, loose within the zone. RP-type command profile. |
| Control over command type, loose within the zone. RP-type command profile. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 40 | 45 | 76 | 75-77 | Shows feel for spinning two breaking balls, mixes a shapely true CB for a second look. Projects as an effective wrinkle. |
| Shows feel for spinning two breaking balls, mixes a shapely true CB for a second look. Projects as an effective wrinkle. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 45 | 50 | Firm split-like CH w/ armside turnover. Flashes late, hard action at best; projects as solid go-to off-speed in relief. | ||
| Firm split-like CH w/ armside turnover. Flashes late, hard action at best; projects as solid go-to off-speed in relief. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 45 | — | — | Composed, businesslike mound presence. Doesn't have the control or carry pitch to work back through ML lineups as a starter, but shows more feel for his full pitch mix than many future bullpen converts. Projects up a tick in relief. |
| Composed, businesslike mound presence. Doesn't have the control or carry pitch to work back through ML lineups as a starter, but shows more feel for his full pitch mix than many future bullpen converts. Projects up a tick in relief. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
RHP that's old for the level; currently starting games in A-Ball but projects in relief long-term, could move quickly in 'pen role. Decent FB/CH mix w/ three-pitch arsenal could get him to the big leagues in a cup of coffee role; ceiling of upper-level bullpen depth/4A callup type.
