Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | RHP | 24 | 40 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Ctr/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50/40 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Athletic build on smaller than average pitcher frame. Shows room for physical projection but good foundation for future gains. Strong and muscular lower half and glutes. A good indicator of potential future velocity gains.
Mechanics: Clean, easy repeatable operation, releases from a high three quarters to borderline over the top release point, starts with a quick side step before a higher leg lift trigger. Arm action is free and easy. Gets over front foot side and remains dead on square at home with finish. Some violence at the point of delivery, but a great deal of that is due to the force he generates from his smaller frame. Heavy strike thrower with consistent release points across his arsenal. Will play with hitters and adjust timing.
Fastball: Will sit low-90s with sink early on in starts, velocity will wane as his pitch count rises. Late jump at the plate, tends to cut the pitch, lacking the proper spin to work effectively in the upper-quadrants. Still shows movement and action, despite lacking perfect backspin. Projection to add a few more ticks and the ability to hold velocity deeper into games. Grade: 50
Curveball: Easy to pick up out of his hand, loopy break with late horizontal tail. Good velocity at 78-81 mph, with projection to improve shape and increase efficiency. His higher arm slot and release makes that a possibility. Will get swings and misses but not a true out-pitch. Does show the ability to manipulate break and location. Can add bite when fitting. Grade: 45
Changeup: Third offering, was rarely used in game in 2019 play. Firmer off-speed sitting mid to high-80s, shows feel for pronation. Steep downward drop when he stays inside the pitch. Potentially an average offering if deployed more in 2021. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Consistent zone-filler, works east to west with ease. Pounds bottom of the zone but rarely climbs the ladder. Finishes square to the plate and replicates his release points well. Control over command as he will miss spots in the zone with all of his pitches leading to contact. Does not walk many batters showing poise and a plan of attack each at bat. Overall command and feel for his secondaries could improve. Strike thrower still mastering his command. Control: 50 | Command: 40
Overall: Strike thrower with an average or better fastball, good velocity on all of his pitches and projection in his frame without maintenance concerns. Lacks an impact secondary, though he can land both his curveball and changeup for strikes. Clean mechanics and advanced feel for the zone give Aldo a high baseline, his poise and competitive nature give him a chance to fill multiple roles long term. An advancement in his secondaries will be needed to maintain a starting role.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter/Long Relief
Risk: Extreme
