Joel Cesar
Born:
01/26/1996 (Age: 28)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 190
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 190
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent, 10/30/2015 (PIT)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
Report Date: | July 3rd, 2018 |
Dates Seen: | 2x -- June 1, 2018; July 1, 2018 |
Level: | Class A |
Affiliate: | West Virginia Power |
MLB Team: | |
On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Medium frame, broad/muscular build, barrel chest and strong lower half.
Mechanical Notes
Max effort from the stretch only. Disruptive mechanics hinder consistency of stuff and control/command.
MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2023 | 10 | 30 | 4A Up/Down Type | Extreme |
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Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
Fastball Value | |||||
Overall Fastball Value | 40 | 45 | — | — | Above-avg velo could be playable w/ more ability to get ahead in counts. |
Above-avg velo could be playable w/ more ability to get ahead in counts. | |||||
Fastball Velocity | 55 | 55 | 93-94 | 92-95 | Sits mid-90s ad can touch 95 often. |
Fastball Velocity | |||||
Fastball Movement | |||||
Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Heavy ball, moderate armside run. |
Heavy ball, moderate armside run. | |||||
Fastball Command | |||||
Fastball Command | 30 | 30 | — | — | No real in-zone command to speak of. Rears back and lets it fly. |
No real in-zone command to speak of. Rears back and lets it fly. | |||||
Slider | |||||
Slider | 40 | 45 | 86 | 85-88 | High-80s power slider flashes big league quality at best, though mechanics give issue executing the pitch consistently. |
High-80s power slider flashes big league quality at best, though mechanics give issue executing the pitch consistently. | |||||
Control | |||||
Control | 30 | 30 | — | — | Wild and often behind in counts without much ability to project forward on strikethrowing. |
Wild and often behind in counts without much ability to project forward on strikethrowing. |
Attribute | Present | Future |
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Delivery | Below Average | Below Average |
Athleticism | Average | Average |
Pitchability | Below Average | Below Average |
Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Two playable pitches (FB, SL) could get him a cup of coffee in the big leagues. Lack of control adds extreme risk, could flame out in mid-minors because he doesn't throw enough strikes. Marginal prospect.