Ray Black
Position:
RHRP
Level:
Double-A
Affiliate:
Richmond Flying Squirrels
League:
Age:
25
Height:
6' 5''
Weight:
225
B/T:
Right / Right
Acquired:
7th Rd., 2011 MLB First-Year Player Draft (SFG)
Prospect Spotlight
The big righty worked a clean 9th inning against the Bowie Baysox to earn his third save of the season. He was sitting 98-to-101 mph with his fastball and struck out two, walked one and hit a batter. In addition to the big fastball, Black featured a slider that sat 86-to-89 mph. The slider was an average pitch, but plays up because opposing batters are constantly trying to time up the upper-90’s heater. Despite the big fastball, Black has battled multiple injuries in the past; making him an extreme risk prospect for the Giants. Overall, he projects as a 7th-to-8th inning reliever due to injury risk and command issues. – Reggie Yinger |