Ronald Pena
Born:
09/19/1991 (Age: 32)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 195
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 195
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
16th Rd., 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft (WSH)
Entry Point: 2 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: 2 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | June 25th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 3x -- April/June 2018 |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | Harrisburg Senators |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
XL frame w/ husky build that has thickness throughout.
Mechanical Notes
Stretch only; unathletic operation w/ moderate effort at finish.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2019 | 30 | 40 | Middle Relief | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 50 | 50 | — | — | Power arm w/ crude velocity that plays below the radar gun readings. |
| Power arm w/ crude velocity that plays below the radar gun readings. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 70 | 70 | 96 | 95-98 | High-90s velo that frequently touches 97-98. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 45 | 45 | — | — | Firm, heavy life but fairly straight and flattens when he elevates. |
| Firm, heavy life but fairly straight and flattens when he elevates. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Thrower w/ below-avg command. Relies on velocity to bail out hittable spots within the zone. |
| Thrower w/ below-avg command. Relies on velocity to bail out hittable spots within the zone. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 84 | 83-86 | Flashes a playable SL at best; getting consistent w/ an off-speed pitch will determine if he reaches ceiling. |
| Flashes a playable SL at best; getting consistent w/ an off-speed pitch will determine if he reaches ceiling. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 40 | — | — | Spray control, just rearing back and firing. Limited strikethrowing and pitchability. |
| Spray control, just rearing back and firing. Limited strikethrowing and pitchability. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Below Average |
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Below Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Velocity could get him to the big leagues in middle relief role, but lacks the off-speed or pitchability for leverage innings. Chance he stalls in upper-minors and winds up a 4A type.
