Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CIN | RHP | 31 | 35 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Ctr/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 45 | 45 | 60 | 60/55 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Russ Peters
Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Stocky, boxy build - definitely weighs more than the listed 165 pounds. Thick lower body makes him look like a pitcher.
Delivery & Mechanics: High 3/4 arm slot, gets decent leverage and angle on pitches; strong frame, work down in the zone quite a bit.
Fastball: 91-94 mph, tops out at 95 mph with arm-side run. Commands well, fringe-average pitch, hoping for velo to tick up as he matures. Grade: 45
Curveball: 12-6 drop, flashes good spin, sometimes loosens up. Fringe-average currently, needs to improve breaking ball to stick as a starter. Grade: 45
Changeup: Medrano's best pitch; above-average currently with room to grow. Throws it for strikes; swing-and-miss pitch; keeps hitters off balance and guessing. Grade: 60
Control and Command: Strong command helps the entire arsenal play up, 2.0 BB/9 rate in 2019, above-average control currently with potential for plus during his prime. Control: 60 | Command: 55
Overall: Fairly polished pitcher. Showed good results and skills but was also 22 years-old in the Pioneer League: .230 opponent's average, 1.09 WHIP and league leading 3.13 ERA. Has yet to play full-season ball; has some swing-and-miss and one dominant pitch in the change-up. His command is also definitely an asset. He has started 36 of 41 career Minor League games; potential to be a back of the rotation starter with improvement in the breaking ball and slight uptick in velocity. Sharp money is on Medrano ending up in the bullpen as a solid long reliever or low leverage reliever.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up / Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate
