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Bat/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6’1”, 180
Acquired: NDFA, signed 7/15/06
Born: 12/23/89 Valencia, VZ
Why Ranked Here: Aldama earns his place here with something that looks like an MLB fastball from a thin frame. When I saw him in July, he was throwing his heater 89-94 mph, while sitting at 91. His command of the pitch is below MLB caliber. At age 19 in 2009, he is still projectable and will have a chance to iron out his delivery and potentially add a few ticks to his velocity as he fills out. His secondary offerings include a curveball from 74-78 that was mostly 76 and a changeup. He showed some feel for the pitch.
2008: Pay no attention to the ERA. In the GCL, Aldama struck out almost eight batters per nine innings and had a strikeout to walk ratio above three.
Dr. Pangloss Says: In the distant future, assuming all of the usual caveats with young pitchers (health and continued development) a chance at a staring job is possible.
On the Flipside: Aldama is years away and might end up as a bullpen or even and org arm.
Projected 2009 Start: Savannah, or XST with a move to Kingsport in June
| W-L-S | ERA | G/GS | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | K/BB | BB/9 | SO/9 | |
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| GCL | 1-5-0 | 4.75 | 12/9 | 47.1 | 48 | 36 | 25 | 1 | 13 | 42 | 3.23 | 2.48 | 8.03 |
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What’s an org arm?
Is it an arm thats only projectable to consistently play only in the upper minor leagues? If not, is there a term for such a prospect?