Gerson Garabito

Born: 08/19/1995 (Age: 28)
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 160
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: RHRP
Acquisition Period: Signed as International Free Agent, 2012 (KCR)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
Evaluator:
Report Date: April 17th, 2018
Dates Seen: 2x--April/July, 2018
Level: High A
Affiliate: Wilmington Blue Rocks
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On 40-Man Roster: No
Physical Description
Short and athletic with wiry features. Question if he's durable enough for starter's workload.
Mechanical Notes
Slow-tempo, semi-windup delivery. Extends well over lower half w/ athletic operation. Works around body; slightly closed landing causes moderate off-line finish after release. Hook in the back w/ inverted-W strain. Plus arm-speed through a loose, quick, high 3/4's slot.
MLB ETA Present Role Future Role Role Description Risk
2020 P 40 Middle Relief High
Pitch Present Future Sitting Range Comments
Fastball Value
Overall Fastball Value 45 50 Projecting to avg FB playing up in relief role.
Projecting to avg FB playing up in relief role.
Fastball Velocity 45 50 91 89-92 Fringy SP velocity, could take a jump to 91-94 range in relief.
Fastball Velocity
Fastball Movement
Fastball Movement 45 45 Late hop through the zone w/ occasional angle when he hits a low spot. Limited lateral movement and otherwise fairly straight.
Late hop through the zone w/ occasional angle when he hits a low spot. Limited lateral movement and otherwise fairly straight.
Fastball Command
Fastball Command 40 45 Spotty command, occasionally hits a low spot but often flies open and sails.
Spotty command, occasionally hits a low spot but often flies open and sails.
Curveball
Curveball 45 50 78 76-79 Best pitch; tight spin and sharp break down in the zone; projects as a capable big league breaker.
Best pitch; tight spin and sharp break down in the zone; projects as a capable big league breaker.
ChangeUp
ChangeUp 40 45 85 84-87 A little too firm and straightens out over the plate. Flashed a handful w/ more dive down+armside, hinting a workable third pitch could be refined w/ more reps.
A little too firm and straightens out over the plate. Flashed a handful w/ more dive down+armside, hinting a workable third pitch could be refined w/ more reps.
Control
Control 45 50 More control than command, but fills the zone w/ FB+CB. CH is more of a chase pitch than one he lands for early-count strikes.
More control than command, but fills the zone w/ FB+CB. CH is more of a chase pitch than one he lands for early-count strikes.
Attribute Present Future
Delivery Average Average
Athleticism Plus Plus
Pitchability Average Average
Mound Presence Average Average
Overall Summary
Don't see the frame or stuff to fit as a true SP option. Velocity could spike in 'pen, where three-pitch mix gives ability to face both LHH/RHH in middle relief role.