Been a long time, but let’s take a look at the previous edition before we go into the next…
José Cedeño
2019: 3-3, 0SV; 11G, 7GS, 34⅓ IP; 3.41/4.22/1.17
2021: 5-0, 0SV; 12G, 10GS, 58IP; 1.24/2.70/0.74 in the DSL → (see below)
Miguel Gomez
2019: 0-0, 1SV; 14G, 0GS, 28⅔ IP; 3.45/4.12/1.47
2021: 1-3, 1SV; 12G, 4GS, 22⅓ IP; 6.85/5.62/1.52 in the FCL
Bernard Hiraldo
2019: 2-6, 0SV; 12G, 12GS, 53⅔ IP; 4.86/3.11/1.45
2021: 2-4, 1SV; 12G, 6GS, 42⅓ IP; 4.46/4.05/1.37 → Made 2022 Watchlist as a RHP
Ronni Montero
2019: 1-3, 0SV; 13G, 6GS, 42 IP; 2.36/3.80/1.29
2021: 1-2, 2SV; 12G, 1GS, 18⅔ IP; 3.37/4.00/1.45 in the DSL
Kevin Rodriguez
2019: 2-3, 0SV; 15G, 1GS, 30⅓ IP; 2.67/3.87/1.38
2021: 1-2, 1SV; 13G, 0GS, 20IP; 5.40/6.25/1.35 in the DSL
Oy vey. Three repeated the DSL, only one did well enough to repeat as a DSL arm. Only one of the two given the bump to the FCL improved. This is to be expected in a normal sequence, never mind one with a season skipped.
So take these next few with the grain (ounce) of salt you should for all guys who scouted by boxscore…
Gabriel Agostini
POS: LHRP
JULY 1, 2022 AGE: 17
STATS: 5-2, 0SV; 15G, 4GS, 32⅓ IP; 1.11/2.25/0.90
This may confuse some folks, but Agostini was nearly three years younger than the league average and still performed at an elite level. Already throws in the 87-93 mph range with advanced feel for his SL and CH, which helped him rack up 42K in 32⅓ innings. If he repeats, it would probably be because they want him to start and have success before going to Florida.
Jose Atencio
POS: RHSP
JULY 1, 2022 AGE: 20
STATS: 5-4, 0SV; 11G, 8GS, 51⅓; 1.58/2.13/0.86
Atencio, like Agostini, is a Venezuelan import. He’s also one of six holdovers from 2019, which will undoubtedly be brought up though he was only about four months older than league average.
José Cedeño
POS: RHSP
JULY 1, 2022 AGE: 20
STATS: 5-0, 0SV; 12G, 10GS, 58IP; 1.24/2.70/0.74
Same deal with Cedeño as Atencio, except he’s from Panama.
Jefrem Leon
POS: RHRP
JULY 1, 2022 AGE: 19
STATS: 0-0, 0SV; 12G, 3GS, 24⅔ IP; 1.46/3.12/0.93
The not-from-the-D.R. theme continues with Aruban Jefrem Leon, who seems likely to repeat because he’s undersized (6-1, 155) and was limited to two-inning stints every five days, perhaps with an eye towards starting this season.
Raynel Moron
POS: RHSP
JULY 1, 2022 AGE: 21
STATS: 2-3, 0SV; 10G, 9GS, 44IP; 4.30/2.84/1.39
Moron was indeed a year older than the lg. avg. but showed unusually good control (1.8BB/9IP), even for a 20-y.o.
Doimil Perez
POS: RHSP
JULY 1, 2022 AGE: 18
STATS: 1-2, 0SV; 10G, 6GS, 27IP; 4.67/4.06/1.07
Like Leon, Perez was kept on a short (but slightly longer) leash, going more towards three innings every four days. Like Moron, Perez walked very few (4BB in 27IP) but struck out even more (10.0K/9 vs. 9.2K/9).