Yennsy Diaz
Born:
11/15/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 202
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: RHRP
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 202
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: RHRP
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent, 7/3/2014 (TOR)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: 1
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: 1
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | May 17th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | April 14, 2019 |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | New Hampshire Fisher Cats |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | Yes |
Physical Description
Short, muscular frame; barrel-chested w/ strong legs and core.
Mechanical Notes
SWU; closed landing w/ moderate effort throughout, though repeats well and finishes on-line. Compact arm-circle; pushy, low-elbow arm-stroke into 3/4 slot. RP look to mechanics, though hides the ball w/ some natural deception.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 20 | 40 | Middle Relief | High |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 55 | — | — | FB has the velo and life to play up in relief. |
| FB has the velo and life to play up in relief. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 60 | 60 | 94 | 93-96 | Plus velo w/ strong body to hold it. Sits 94 in SP role w/ 95-96 in back pocket throughout games. Arm-strength is best attribute. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 55 | — | — | Heavy overall life w/ consistent armside run. Flashes above-avg takeoff at times that he could unlock more often in short-stint role. |
| Heavy overall life w/ consistent armside run. Flashes above-avg takeoff at times that he could unlock more often in short-stint role. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Spotty within the zone; bullpen look to command and delivery. |
| Spotty within the zone; bullpen look to command and delivery. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 45 | 50 | 78 | 77-79 | Flashes sharp bite and hard two-plane finish at best. Ingredients of a big league breaking ball, though execution can be inconsistent in SP role. |
| Flashes sharp bite and hard two-plane finish at best. Ingredients of a big league breaking ball, though execution can be inconsistent in SP role. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 88 | 86-89 | Firm split-like action w/ flashes of promising late dive, though needs to take more off it. Runs into FB at times right now; chance to be usable third speed w/ improved separation. |
| Firm split-like action w/ flashes of promising late dive, though needs to take more off it. Runs into FB at times right now; chance to be usable third speed w/ improved separation. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 45 | — | — | Trouble keeping pitch counts down or turning over lineups in SP role. RP control profile, but could play up there as a three-pitch guy. |
| Trouble keeping pitch counts down or turning over lineups in SP role. RP control profile, but could play up there as a three-pitch guy. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Below Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Short, hard-throwing RHP w/ stuff that projects better in the 'pen. Pitch efficiency and turning over lineups gives him trouble as a SP. Ceiling of three-pitch middle reliever, upside of 6th/7th inning type.
