Jhon Romero
Born:
01/17/1995 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 195
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 195
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent, 5/13/2015 (CHC); Traded to WSH 7/31/2018
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | August 13th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | August 2, 2018 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Potomac Nationals |
| MLB Team: |
|
| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Short w/ thick-bodied muscle and strong features. Similar to Kelvin Herrera (WSH).
Mechanical Notes
Simple stretch-only delivery, repeats well, on-line finish, moderate overall effort. Compact, in-line arm-circle. H3/4 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 | 55 | 55 | — | — | Throws strikes w/ lively mid-90s fastball. |
| Throws strikes w/ lively mid-90s fastball. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 55 | 55 | 94 | 92-96 | Consistent mid-90s, reaches back for 95-96 when he needs it. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 55 | 55 | — | — | Heavy ball, above-avg late run when down in the zone. |
| Heavy ball, above-avg late run when down in the zone. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 45 | — | — | Attacks the zone well for a RP but scattered within it. Has the stuff to pitch over the plate. |
| Attacks the zone well for a RP but scattered within it. Has the stuff to pitch over the plate. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 50 | 50 | 84 | 83-86 | Tight mid-80s SL w/ sharp, short dart. Consistent action, effective complement to FB. |
| Tight mid-80s SL w/ sharp, short dart. Consistent action, effective complement to FB. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 45 | 50 | 84 | 83-87 | Firm split-like CH, flashes short late dive at best. Solid third pitch w/ more development. |
| Firm split-like CH, flashes short late dive at best. Solid third pitch w/ more development. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 50 | — | — | Consistent strikes w/ full pitch mix, gets ahead w/ FB and keeps SL and CH around the zone. Playable control right now that will be future avg as he adjusts to high-level hitters. Competes, intense mound presence, makes hitters work at his pace. |
| Consistent strikes w/ full pitch mix, gets ahead w/ FB and keeps SL and CH around the zone. Playable control right now that will be future avg as he adjusts to high-level hitters. Competes, intense mound presence, makes hitters work at his pace. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
Fits middle relief profile at ML level. High-floor prospect who is close to ML ready and could contribute quickly.
