Jonathan Loaisiga
Born:
11/02/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as MILB FA 2/9/16 (NYY), Originally signed as IFA 9/13/12 (SFG) out of Nicaragua, signed for $15K
Entry Point: FA
MLB Service Time: 0.000
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: FA
MLB Service Time: 0.000
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Steve Givarz |
| Report Date: | May 2nd, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 4/20 & 4/26/18 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Tampa Tarpons |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | Yes |
Physical Description
Medium frame and body, physically fit, been in pro ball a while, prior T.J. surgery; lacks remaining projection.
Mechanical Notes
Pitches from a FWU, hands over head, 3B-rubber, long arm action, clean arm, H 3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | P | 55 | Mid-Rotation Starter | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 70 | 70 | — | — | Velocity will play to full grade given FB movement and above-average strike-throwing ability. |
| Velocity will play to full grade given FB movement and above-average strike-throwing ability. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 70 | 70 | 95-96 | 95-97 | Already a double-plus offering; could be even better if he's moved to the bullpen full time. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Firm life from hand; average run/sink to armside. |
| Firm life from hand; average run/sink to armside. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 50 | — | — | Most misses were arm side but still showed ability to spot to that side of the plate. Projecting future-average command from a smoother delivery than he has presently with more innings. |
| Most misses were arm side but still showed ability to spot to that side of the plate. Projecting future-average command from a smoother delivery than he has presently with more innings. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 45 | 60 | 83-84 | 83-86 | Power curveball w/ hard down action and 11-to-5 shape; inconsistent at times, but flashes plus; best ones get swings and misses now, projects to be an out-pitch. |
| Power curveball w/ hard down action and 11-to-5 shape; inconsistent at times, but flashes plus; best ones get swings and misses now, projects to be an out-pitch. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 55 | 89-90 | 89-90 | Inconsistent present pitch that he overthrows; shows more to LHH and gets action more like a sinker right now. Flashes ability to throw at FB arm speed, shows the makings of a solid-average offering if he can improve velocity separation from fastball. Given lack of reps/innings, there is considerable room for improvement. |
| Inconsistent present pitch that he overthrows; shows more to LHH and gets action more like a sinker right now. Flashes ability to throw at FB arm speed, shows the makings of a solid-average offering if he can improve velocity separation from fastball. Given lack of reps/innings, there is considerable room for improvement. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 60 | — | — | Throws strikes with all three pitches, can locate fastball to both sides of the plate, future-plus grade given quality athleticism and arm action. |
| Throws strikes with all three pitches, can locate fastball to both sides of the plate, future-plus grade given quality athleticism and arm action. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Pitchability | Plus | Plus |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Has a prior T.J. surgery on resume, hasn't built up a workload as a starter yet which is the primary concern going forward. Career high in IP was 68 back in 2013, threw 32IP in 2017, at 20IP in 2018 by time of viewing, has ceiling of mid-rotation starter. If durability doesn't work out in the rotation, could still be a top set-up man/occasional closer with FB/CB combination.
