Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KC | RHP | 37 | 35 |
Grades Update: May 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | SL | CH | Ctr/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 60 | 40 | 45 | 40/30 |
May 2021 Report
Evaluator: Joe Heintskill
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (OAK)
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Slender build with average height but long limbs.
Delivery & Mechanics: Stretch only; drop and drive. Hands start just above the waist; relatively high leg kick; longer arm action; arm works well and he generates good arm speed with great extension. Landings are a little stiff; does not generate much downhill plane.
Fastball: Excellent arm strength; plus to double-plus velocity, sitting 94-96 t99. Inconsistent movement profile; will show solid run at times; other times pitch is quite true; this coupled with the lack of downhill plane makes the fastball more hittable than velocity indicates. Needs to command the pitch better. Grade: 60
Slider: Sits 85-88; lacks consistency but will flash average, can show quick, late movement. Grade: 40
Changeup: Best secondary offering, sits mid-80s. Maintains arm speed well; excellent velocity separation from fastball; pitch could be average offering with improved consistency. Grade: 45
Control and Command: Has issues throwing strikes, let alone commanding stuff within the zone. Issues with control limit overall ceiling. Control: 40 | Command: 30
Overall: Extreme risk profile. Aquino has not pitched above rookie ball and given his age, he needs to start advancing fast. He has the potential to be a high leverage reliever given arm strength and potential for a solid change-up. Issues with lack of downhill plane, control, and slider development will likely hold him back.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Extreme
