Luis Ysla
Born:
04/27/1992 (Age: 31)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Left
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 185
Primary Position: LHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Left
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 185
Primary Position: LHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent, 9/11/2012 (SFG)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: 1
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: 1
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | June 28th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x -- April 23, 2018; June 28, 2018 |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | Bowie Baysox |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Average height, broad and sturdy build. Thick hips and lower half. Durably built.
Mechanical Notes
Effortful semi-windup he doesn't repeat well. Long arm-circle that hooks badly behind body; effort through 3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2019 | 20 | 30 | 4A Up/Down Type | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 40 | 45 | — | — | Below-avg FB as a starter that plays under the radar gun readings. Could have a playable fastball in a L/L situational role. |
| Below-avg FB as a starter that plays under the radar gun readings. Could have a playable fastball in a L/L situational role. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 55 | 55 | 92-93 | 90-95 | Live arm, above-avg velo, touches 94-95 and sits low-90s. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | 4sm has downhill action and moderate cut; mixes 2sm w/ armside run. |
| 4sm has downhill action and moderate cut; mixes 2sm w/ armside run. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Thrower w/ limited command. Below-avg delivery limits projection on in-zone location. |
| Thrower w/ limited command. Below-avg delivery limits projection on in-zone location. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 84 | 83-87 | One-plane tilt, glider, tougher angle on LHH; sweepy action w/ limited bite, shows early. Projects up once he moves to short-stint role. |
| One-plane tilt, glider, tougher angle on LHH; sweepy action w/ limited bite, shows early. Projects up once he moves to short-stint role. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 30 | 30 | 84 | 82-86 | Below-avg pitch he lacks a feel for. Slows arm and guides the pitch, doesn't move much and often out of the zone. Won't need it as a reliever. |
| Below-avg pitch he lacks a feel for. Slows arm and guides the pitch, doesn't move much and often out of the zone. Won't need it as a reliever. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 40 | — | — | Pitches off FB, leans on it heavily early in outings. Doesn't throw secondary pitches for consistent strikes. Falls behind and hitters sit on fastball. Should not see lineups twice. |
| Pitches off FB, leans on it heavily early in outings. Doesn't throw secondary pitches for consistent strikes. Falls behind and hitters sit on fastball. Should not see lineups twice. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Below Average |
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Currently a spot-starter in 2A, though should be exclusively a LH-RP at higher levels. Likely a high-minors bullpen piece; LH arm-strength and slider that is tough on lefties could get him a cup of coffee in a situational role. Marginal prospect.
