What is the word on this guy?
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/m...pbp&pid=492733
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What is the word on this guy?
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/m...pbp&pid=492733
He's old for the league . . .
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/m...pbp&pid=492733
But seriously, he's not that old. He's 24 years old and in A-ball and should be seeing Sarasota or Chattanooga some time soon. His peripherals are solid, and hitters aren't making good contact against him. However, he's probably one of those guys who suddenly implodes when he faces more advanced hitters.Quote:
Originally Posted by minorleaguebaseball.com
Biography:
Resides in San Cristobal, DR...signed by the Reds as a non-drafted free agent on Nov. 27, 1984.
like me, he was born a Red.
Still doing well in double AA. Maybe this guy is for real?
Someone a while back said he throws in the low 90's with a plus changeup. If that's the case then he is absolutely a legit prospect. His numbers are incredible. He's got an amazing 0.72 ERA in 49.2 innings between Sarasota and Chattanooga and has allowed only 23 hits with a 15 BB/61 K ratio. He may get a shot at making the Reds 25-man roster out of spring training at the rate he's going.
or Scott Service
most righties with average fastballs and one other pitch don't last long in the majors
Doug Jones had a poor fastball and a plus plus changeup; Trevor Hoffman had a better fastball and a great changeup.
but Geronimo is much less hittable than Todd Coffey so far. That's certainly in his favor
This guy deserves a shot.
Old or not, bad velocity or not, his peripherals suggest he's worth taking a look at.