Jose Paulino
Born:
04/09/1995 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Left
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 165
Primary Position: LHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Left
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 165
Primary Position: LHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent, 5/20/2012 (CHC)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | August 22nd, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x -- August 14/August 22, 2018 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Myrtle Beach Pelicans |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large physical frame w/ broad shoulders and V-torso. Looks more muscular than listed weight of 165.
Mechanical Notes
Stretch only, closed frontside creates deception and shows the ball late to LHH, moderate overall effort w/ off-line finish. Funky hooked arm-circle, H3/4 slot. High-maintenance operation ill-suited for starting role, mechanics help him more from the 'pen.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | P | 30 | 4A Up/Down Type | High |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 40 | 45 | — | — | Low-90s w/ wiggle and fringe command. Projects up in the pen. |
| Low-90s w/ wiggle and fringe command. Projects up in the pen. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 45 | 50 | 90 | 90-93 | Fringe velo that will play up to avg in short stints. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Heavy ball w/ long one-plane run to armside. At its best when he gets downhill sink. |
| Heavy ball w/ long one-plane run to armside. At its best when he gets downhill sink. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 45 | — | — | Works over the plate w/ more control than in-zone command. |
| Works over the plate w/ more control than in-zone command. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 30 | 30 | 77 | 76-78 | Used only in second look. Flipped over a soft, loopy, rolling true CB as a wrinkle. Poor pitch. |
| Used only in second look. Flipped over a soft, loopy, rolling true CB as a wrinkle. Poor pitch. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 40 | 80 | 79-82 | Slurvy three-quarters shape, below-avg pitch that blends between CB and SL. Slows arm, often hangs up on him. |
| Slurvy three-quarters shape, below-avg pitch that blends between CB and SL. Slows arm, often hangs up on him. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 83 | 82-84 | Straight CH grip, occasional tumble and fade. Inconsistent but shows enough flashes to project. |
| Straight CH grip, occasional tumble and fade. Inconsistent but shows enough flashes to project. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 45 | — | — | FB and SL are two primary pitches, keeps both around the zone. CH and CB only can expand down, can't land either for early-count strikes. Lacks stuff to challenge big league hitters over the plate, will have to nibble. |
| FB and SL are two primary pitches, keeps both around the zone. CH and CB only can expand down, can't land either for early-count strikes. Lacks stuff to challenge big league hitters over the plate, will have to nibble. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Fits as a high-minors reliever. Ceiling of 4A/callup arm who gets cups of coffee in mopup or situational duty in the big leagues. Risk to profile: lacks carry tool, has taken a few years to get out of A-Ball.
