Vladimir Gutierrez
Born:
(Age: 0)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 190
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 190
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent 9/7/2103 (CIN)
Entry Point: IFA
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: IFA
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | John Eshleman |
| Report Date: | July 30th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | July 7, 2018 |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | Pensacola Blue Wahoos |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Slight, lean, loose, athletic. Not an ideal starter's frame, athleticism to keep in rotation.
Mechanical Notes
Athletic full wind-up from 3/4 with some effort on finish. Belt high leg raise, shoulder tilt, deep drive and long stride, stays closed, good extension, follows through slightly across, lacks stability. Breaks arm cleanly into arm circle with above-average armspeed, spine tilt to clear arm.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2019 | 40 | 50 | Backend Starter | High |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 50 | 50 | — | — | Has narrow margin with his FB velo and movement, expect some hard contact when not getting all the way to edges. Plays because of command. |
| Has narrow margin with his FB velo and movement, expect some hard contact when not getting all the way to edges. Plays because of command. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 50 | 50 | 92-93 | 91-94 | Has more in there; commands well in this sitting range. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Average tail across zone, moves just off barrel to gloveside. Limited plane with size and slot. |
| Average tail across zone, moves just off barrel to gloveside. Limited plane with size and slot. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 50 | 55 | — | — | Hit spots both glove and armside, will sail it up to armside when attacking top of zone . Athleticism and delivery project for half-grade improvement. |
| Hit spots both glove and armside, will sail it up to armside when attacking top of zone . Athleticism and delivery project for half-grade improvement. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 50 | 55 | 80-81 | 79-82 | 12-6 shape, big bender, average break, mostly consistent. Thrown with conviction and ease; goes to it for strikes. Not bat misser but effective pitch bc of location. Projects to refine consistency based on current feel. |
| 12-6 shape, big bender, average break, mostly consistent. Thrown with conviction and ease; goes to it for strikes. Not bat misser but effective pitch bc of location. Projects to refine consistency based on current feel. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 80 | 78-82 | Inconsistent movement and location, one down and fading, others straight and elevated. Doesn't have great feel, can work when picks his spots, early count and gets it down, flashed it at average. |
| Inconsistent movement and location, one down and fading, others straight and elevated. Doesn't have great feel, can work when picks his spots, early count and gets it down, flashed it at average. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 50 | 55 | — | — | Nibbled with FB at times; could go to CB for strike at will. Can plug zone when wants to with FB but needs it out of middle. |
| Nibbled with FB at times; could go to CB for strike at will. Can plug zone when wants to with FB but needs it out of middle. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Projects to #5 SP with just enough of 3rd pitch to stick in rotation with this command and control. Curveball will not miss lots of bats but is an effective 2nd pitch in all counts for weak contact. CH is fringy but good enough to keep LH from sitting on CB.
