Mauricio Llovera
Born:
04/17/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 5'11
Weight: 200
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: RHRP
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 5'11
Weight: 200
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: RHRP
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent, 2/12/2015 (PHI)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | May 12th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | May 2, 2019 |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | Reading Fightin Phils |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Short, muscular frame w/ broad features. Thick lower-half.
Mechanical Notes
SWU; strong lower-half engagement through drop/drive style delivery; effort at finish, lands hard+closed while backside swings around hard and pulls him off-line. Deep arm-circle w/ inverted-w at foot-strike; strong 3/4 stroke. Noisy operation limits control/command and could wear down under starter's workload, durability less of a concern pitching shorter stints.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 30 | 45 | Swingman | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 55 | — | — | Velo to make FB avg in starting role, could play better than that airing it out in short stints. |
| Velo to make FB avg in starting role, could play better than that airing it out in short stints. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 60 | 60 | 94-95 | 92-97 | Plus velo even as SP, sits mid-90s w/ frequent 96-97 through outings. Could scrape a tick higher if ever in a 'pen role. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Bursts through the zone w/ late ride when elevated. |
| Bursts through the zone w/ late ride when elevated. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Relies on velo to get away w/ elevated spots. Chance RP command profile. |
| Relies on velo to get away w/ elevated spots. Chance RP command profile. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 45 | 45 | 80 | 78-82 | Mixes a true CB to LHH for another look at breaking ball. Takes something off SL and can land it for a get-me-over. |
| Mixes a true CB to LHH for another look at breaking ball. Takes something off SL and can land it for a get-me-over. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 45 | 50 | 84 | 82-86 | True SL that projects as a solid big league breaking ball. Sharp bite w/ moderate depth, long gloveside tilt. |
| True SL that projects as a solid big league breaking ball. Sharp bite w/ moderate depth, long gloveside tilt. | |||||
| Splitter | |||||
| Splitter | 45 | 50 | 85 | 84-87 | Go-to secondary; sells splitter w/ FB armspeed, gets late dive that flashes above-avg. Solid weapon in the rotation, could be a dominant out pitch in relief. |
| Go-to secondary; sells splitter w/ FB armspeed, gets late dive that flashes above-avg. Solid weapon in the rotation, could be a dominant out pitch in relief. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 45 | — | — | Walks too many hitters to start right now. Pitch efficiency and turning over ML lineups in a starting role is a question despite premium stuff. Power 3-4 pitch mix likely better suited for relief unless there's a significant adjustment. |
| Walks too many hitters to start right now. Pitch efficiency and turning over ML lineups in a starting role is a question despite premium stuff. Power 3-4 pitch mix likely better suited for relief unless there's a significant adjustment. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Best-case ceiling of a power #5 SP with more stuff than pitchability, but can see him having more impact in a high-leverage relief role. Plus FB and potential swing/miss secondaries will get him to the big leagues in some capacity.
