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Scouting Report: Reyes is the raw clay that the Cardinals covet. He has two plus pitches and a third in development, scouts say. He starts with a fastball at 92-95 mph that will consistently hit 97. His frame and long arms project power, and he has a sharp plane to his fastball as it cuts through the strike zone. With a more consistent delivery, he’ll have better command and some deception. Reyes has a hard curveball with two-plane break and precocious feel for a changeup, but he’s only now learning to “pitch soft,” as one scout said.
Thanks! So another hard thrower. This makes me happy33anda3rd wrote:All I know about him is what I've read. High School stud, moved to the DR to live w/ family so he could sign as a FA instead of going the draft route, STL gave him a million bucks last year. Here's BA, who has him #7:
Scouting Report: Reyes is the raw clay that the Cardinals covet. He has two plus pitches and a third in development, scouts say. He starts with a fastball at 92-95 mph that will consistently hit 97. His frame and long arms project power, and he has a sharp plane to his fastball as it cuts through the strike zone. With a more consistent delivery, he’ll have better command and some deception. Reyes has a hard curveball with two-plane break and precocious feel for a changeup, but he’s only now learning to “pitch soft,” as one scout said.
Wow. What do you think his potential is in the majors?phins wrote:I've got Reyes 7th on my top-21 and he's the breakout pitcher of the minor leagues. Not for the Cardinals, but for the sport.
VEB: Which big leaguer (past or present) do you model your mechanics/stuff after?
AR: As far as stuff, I would say I model myself after Jose Fernandez. The fact that he can blow a fast-ball by you and then leave you off balance with his breaking ball. It's kind of what I try to do to set up a hitter as well. As far as mechanics, I've never tried to model myself after any big leaguer. I just go by what feels comfortable and adjustments made by our coaching staff.
VEB: Why did you sign with the Cardinals rather than the Royals or Astros (or other unreported teams)?
AR: Every pitcher should want to be a Redbird. The organization is amazing. Moises Rodriguez and Angel Ovalles made me feel welcomed from the first day they saw me on the mound and same goes to everyone here in West Palm. I know that the Cardinals are going to get the best out of me as an individual and an athlete.
Somewhere between Pedro Martinez and Demi-godMagneto2.0 wrote:Wow. What do you think his potential is in the majors?phins wrote:I've got Reyes 7th on my top-21 and he's the breakout pitcher of the minor leagues. Not for the Cardinals, but for the sport.
Better than a demigod, then. That's impressive.TimeForGuinness wrote:Somewhere between Pedro Martinez and Demi-godMagneto2.0 wrote:Wow. What do you think his potential is in the majors?phins wrote:I've got Reyes 7th on my top-21 and he's the breakout pitcher of the minor leagues. Not for the Cardinals, but for the sport.