Michel Baez
Born:
01/21/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'8'
Weight: 220
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'8'
Weight: 220
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent (Cuba) 12/19/16 (SDP)
Entry Point: IFA
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: IFA
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | September 5th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x — August 31/September 5, 2018 |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | San Antonio Missions |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
XXL frame, broad features, power pitcher look. Will take him longer than most to grow into his body.
Mechanical Notes
Semi-windup, struggles to repeat at present and impacts command, opens early and falls off-line at times. Long arm-circle, shows behind body, H3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 30 | 55 | Mid-Rotation Starter | High |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 50 | 60 | — | — | Will have a dominant FB he can blow by hitters if he sharpens command. |
| Will have a dominant FB he can blow by hitters if he sharpens command. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 70 | 70 | 94-95 | 93-98 | Dominant velocity, sits mid-90s all game, has 97-98 in back pocket. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 55 | — | — | Steep angle when delivery is timed up, occasional run. Rides at the top of the zone. |
| Steep angle when delivery is timed up, occasional run. Rides at the top of the zone. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 30 | 45 | — | — | Limited in-zone command, sprays over the plate, works over middle-third when he’s throwing strikes. Will improve command as he irons out mechanics. |
| Limited in-zone command, sprays over the plate, works over middle-third when he’s throwing strikes. Will improve command as he irons out mechanics. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 45 | 55 | 85 | 84-87 | Hard slider w/ flashes of depth and sharp bite at best. Inconsistent execution, short spinner at times. Can bring out above-avg pitch w/ more refinement. |
| Hard slider w/ flashes of depth and sharp bite at best. Inconsistent execution, short spinner at times. Can bring out above-avg pitch w/ more refinement. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 50 | Shows to LHH, developing third pitch. Throws at armspeed, often straightens over the plate right now, flashes fade action at best that hints it can be an avg pitch in time. | ||
| Shows to LHH, developing third pitch. Throws at armspeed, often straightens over the plate right now, flashes fade action at best that hints it can be an avg pitch in time. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 50 | — | — | Will need to mix speeds more at higher levels. Relies heavily on FB, leans on velocity. Loses the zone for spells, improving control is the key to unlocking his potential. |
| Will need to mix speeds more at higher levels. Relies heavily on FB, leans on velocity. Loses the zone for spells, improving control is the key to unlocking his potential. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
High risk/high reward prospect. Type of pitcher that takes time to find himself at the big league level but can be worth the wait. Can be a dominant mid-rotation starter if his control improves. If not, will get chances as a high-leverage reliever.
