Hector Lujan
Born:
08/23/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 230
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 230
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
35th Rd. 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft (MIN)
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | June 7th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | May 28, 2019 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Ft. Myers Miracle |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large, even frame w/ sloped shoulders. Long torso, below-avg athlete.
Mechanical Notes
NWU, pitches all from the stretch; finishes on-line despite rigid landing and moderate effort. Arm shows on backside w/ inverted-w strain at foot-strike. H3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 20 | 35+ | Follow | Follow |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 50 | 50 | — | — | Advanced FB for level, avg pitch. Less overpowering than most 'pen arms, relies on movement and control/command. |
| Advanced FB for level, avg pitch. Less overpowering than most 'pen arms, relies on movement and control/command. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 50 | 50 | 92 | 90-95 | Settles low-90s w/ 94-95 in back pocket. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Mixes 4sm and 2sm, consistent run to sinker w/ late hop when up in the zone. |
| Mixes 4sm and 2sm, consistent run to sinker w/ late hop when up in the zone. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 45 | — | — | Consistent strikes w/ FB, fair ability to spot to parts of the zone. |
| Consistent strikes w/ FB, fair ability to spot to parts of the zone. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 84 | 82-85 | Deceptive pitch that tunnels well off FB. Best ones have sharp two-plane finish and show late. Inconsistent execution, occasionally loose and stays up. Projects as a playable pitch w/ more consistency, though won't miss bats. |
| Deceptive pitch that tunnels well off FB. Best ones have sharp two-plane finish and show late. Inconsistent execution, occasionally loose and stays up. Projects as a playable pitch w/ more consistency, though won't miss bats. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 40 | 84 | 83-85 | Occasional CH, fair fade to armside. Uses as third pitch; decent show-me offering that shouldn't be overly exposed. |
| Occasional CH, fair fade to armside. Uses as third pitch; decent show-me offering that shouldn't be overly exposed. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 45 | — | — | Advanced pitchability for 'pen arm, shows three pitches and has a gameplan for RHH/LHH. Limits walks, won't beat himself. |
| Advanced pitchability for 'pen arm, shows three pitches and has a gameplan for RHH/LHH. Limits walks, won't beat himself. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Older RH-RP beating up on A-Ball competition, looks really for next level. Ability to use three pitches gives ceiling of upper-level 'pen depth/4A call-up piece. Don't see carry tool for full-time ML role. Follow grade.
