Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAA | RHP | 32 | 30 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 40/30 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Tall and imposing figure on the mound. Signs of strength and physical maturity. Long arms and legs fill out his frame. Good size to his lower half with sturdy thighs. Can add more definition and muscle to his upper half.
Mechanics: Whippy arm action from the right side, lacks fundamental mechanics. Short and quick three-quarter slot. Raises glove to the letters with a distinct high leg kick in his windup. Shows signs of effort in delivery. Arm action is quick and deliberate to the plate, doesn't get much extension. Grip it and rip it mentality, shows with lack of command.
Fastball: Mid-90s offering with good velocity. Fastball sits 93-94 and touches 97. Heavily relies on velocity more than spin or late movement. Throws it high in the zone for whiffs. Flashes plus velocity, but lack of consistent spin/movement keeps it at an above-average pitch. Grade: 55
Curveball: Mid-70s curveball that has good break out of the zone. Curveball has tight rotation and spin, good swing-and-miss offering. Pairs well with his fastball in two-strike counts. Pitch lacks consistent depth, needs a bit more refinement to unleash its potential. Grade: 50
Changeup: Low-to-mid 80s offering that lacks consistency as a third pitch. Changeup lacks fade and shape, gets barreled in the zone. Needs more consistency and reps for it to become a viable option in his arsenal. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Delivery concerns plague his command of the zone. Can't seem to locate and throw quality strikes. Pitches bounce in the dirt. Doesn't have a good feel for his arsenal during outings. Relies heavily on his velocity to make up for lack of command. Fits the mold of a reliever. Control: 40 | Command: 30
Overall: Aquino comes equipped with some velocity-packed stuff, but his mechanics and lack of command have held him back to this point. As he matures, he must refine his arm action and throw more quality strikes for him to improve on the mound.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate
