Johan Quezada
Born:
08/25/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'9"
Weight: 255
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'9"
Weight: 255
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as International Free-Agent September 10th, 2012 (MIN)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
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: |
|
| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
XXL frame w/ long levers and NBA size; gives natural velo and angle but might be too big to repeat delivery or throw strikes.
Mechanical Notes
NWU, simple stretch-only mechanics; full arm-circle w/ fairly loose H3/4 stroke; moderate effort through finish w/ balance issues. Stumbles down the mound. Has a hard time repeating delivery, impacting control/command.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | P | 40 | Middle Relief | Extreme |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 50 | 55 | — | — | Inconsistent command and walk totals limit effectiveness of power FB. Would immediately play as an above-avg pitch w/ any gains to control. |
| Inconsistent command and walk totals limit effectiveness of power FB. Would immediately play as an above-avg pitch w/ any gains to control. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 70 | 70 | 97 | 94-100 | Power arm that generates velo easily from unique height and slot. Consistent high-90s w/ 99-100 in back pocket. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 55 | — | — | Steep natural plane from frame and high arm-slot. Best movement when he angles to lower-third and gets sink+run. Could finish w/ above-avg life if mechanics get more consistent. |
| Steep natural plane from frame and high arm-slot. Best movement when he angles to lower-third and gets sink+run. Could finish w/ above-avg life if mechanics get more consistent. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 30 | 40 | — | — | Thrower, sprays the zone, loses control/command for spells when mechanics fall out of whack. Won't ever have to be pinpoint, just needs to throw strikes. |
| Thrower, sprays the zone, loses control/command for spells when mechanics fall out of whack. Won't ever have to be pinpoint, just needs to throw strikes. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 86 | 83-87 | Funky low-spin pitch that varies in power and quality. Flashes usable big league breaking ball at best; long down break w/ odd vertical action. Not a bat-misser but can develop into an effective complement w/ better balance and mechanical repetition. |
| Funky low-spin pitch that varies in power and quality. Flashes usable big league breaking ball at best; long down break w/ odd vertical action. Not a bat-misser but can develop into an effective complement w/ better balance and mechanical repetition. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 30 | 40 | — | — | Effectiveness is tied to control, as he dominates any time he throws strikes. Inconsistent ability to find the zone; projecting up as he builds mound time and grows into body, but could always be a fatal flaw. Won't have much ML value unless it improves. |
| Effectiveness is tied to control, as he dominates any time he throws strikes. Inconsistent ability to find the zone; projecting up as he builds mound time and grows into body, but could always be a fatal flaw. Won't have much ML value unless it improves. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Lottery ticket type prospect w/ huge frame and velocity. Late bloomer, still growing into his body, could peak in late-20s. Power stuff gives ceiling of ML 'pen piece, though don't think control/command get reliable enough to pitch leverage innings.
