Jhoan Duran
Born:
01/08/1998 (Age: 26)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 230
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 230
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent, 2/11/2015 (ARI); Traded to MIN 7/27/2018
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | August 3rd, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x — July 2018 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Cedar Rapids Kernels |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Tall, extremely athletic, long/wiry limbs w/ fast arm. Built like Taijuan Walker (ARI) at the same age.
Mechanical Notes
Semi-windup, off-line finish, doesn’t repeat well. Funky off -line arm-circle, whippy 3/4 slot. Fluid, effortless operation; has a lot to clean up, but is athletic enough to do so.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | P | 55 | Mid-Rotation Starter | Extreme |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 60 | — | — | Power arm w/ plus life, can be a plus pitch and blow-by FB if command even gets to avg. |
| Power arm w/ plus life, can be a plus pitch and blow-by FB if command even gets to avg. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 70 | 70 | 95 | 91-98 | 4sm: 94-98, 2sm: 91-94. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 55 | 60 | — | — | Consistent late ride and armside run, plus life when delivery is timed up and he gets downhill. |
| Consistent late ride and armside run, plus life when delivery is timed up and he gets downhill. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 30 | 50 | — | — | Currently a thrower, sprays the zone, frequent command misses. Enough of an athlete for two-grade projection on command as he irons out delivery. |
| Currently a thrower, sprays the zone, frequent command misses. Enough of an athlete for two-grade projection on command as he irons out delivery. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 45 | 55 | 80-81 | 78-83 | Flashes swing/miss action at best, inconsistent right now and backs up at times. Fast arm produces natural hard spin, has the tools to develop into above-avg pitch. |
| Flashes swing/miss action at best, inconsistent right now and backs up at times. Fast arm produces natural hard spin, has the tools to develop into above-avg pitch. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 50 | 85-86 | 84-88 | Close in velo to FB, but sells it w/ armspeed and gets distinct action w/ late dive at best. Third pitch that's still developing but shows flashes. Projects future avg w/ more refinement. |
| Close in velo to FB, but sells it w/ armspeed and gets distinct action w/ late dive at best. Third pitch that's still developing but shows flashes. Projects future avg w/ more refinement. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 50 | — | — | Loses the zone at times, more strikes w/ FB than CB or CH. Doesn't mix off-speed like he will need to against better hitters. Future avg control as he gets stronger and mechanics improve. |
| Loses the zone at times, more strikes w/ FB than CB or CH. Doesn't mix off-speed like he will need to against better hitters. Future avg control as he gets stronger and mechanics improve. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Youth and excellent athleticism allow tons of projection. Raw but has impact tools. Ingredients of mid-rotation starter with numerous swing/miss pitches. Risk to profile, still numerous years away and has a lot to clean up: delivery, control/command, off-speed refinement.
