7-Word Scouting Report: Raw Pitcher, Elite Fastball and Arm Speed

Signed as an international free agent in June 2012, Reynaldo Lopez quickly became the toast of the scouting community last summer, after a mechanical adjustment spiked his fastball velocity into the high-90s. This modification allowed Lopez to dominate the lower minors in 2014, posting a 1.08 ERA, 0.816 WHIP, and 70 strikeouts in 83.1 innings pitched at both Auburn and Low-A Hagerstown.

The 21-year-old Lopez possesses an impressive 3-pitch repertoire including one of the best fastballs in the minor leagues. Lopez’s fastball sits 94-97mph, occasionally touching 100mph, with late life. In addition Lopez shows an inconsistent but impressive high-70s curveball with plus potential and a mid-80s changeup with diving action. His delivery is relatively quiet, with noticeable fluidity, and Lopez has lightning-fast arm speed.

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In order to provide a deeper perspective, I contacted friend of the site and expert talent evaluator, Tucker Blair from Baseball Prospectus, to share his thoughts on Reynaldo Lopez.

“Reynaldo was the biggest surprise of the 2014 season. There was a slight buzz surfacing in the industry regarding his sudden rise, but it had not reached the public eye yet. Based on these hints, I shuttled up to Hagerstown for a look. Reynaldo blew me away. Not only was the velocity in the upper 90’s, but he was holding 94+ mph and spotting it in the lower quadrants. The elite arm speed and the relatively clean delivery were very encouraging, and I think the Nationals did a tremendous job molding him into the pitcher he is now. The curveball and changeup have some room for improvement, but they both flash average or better and he really does have a chance to mover farther up the prospect lists next season. I watched over 100 minor league games in 2014, and this was the most exciting arm I saw outside of his teammate Lucas Giolito. This is a very talented arm, and the Nationals found a steal at $17,000 on the international market.” – Tucker Blair, Baseball Prospectus

THE breakout prospect in the Nationals’ system in 2014, the below-average height, massive arm speed and blazing fastball naturally leads scouts to link Lopez with Kansas City starting pitcher Yordano Ventura. That lofty comparison is unfair to both players but gives some indication to the raw talent Lopez possesses and the respect scouts have for him as a prospect. Lopez should begin 2015 in the Potomac Nationals starting rotation and assuming he remains healthy, he could arrive in the majors leagues sometime in 2017.