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Oscar De La Cruz
Born: 03/04/1995 (Age: 21) |
| Bats: Right |
Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 6" |
Weight: 250 |
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| Tall, athletic frame with projection for added weight; starts from a semi-windup, high leg kick, three-quarter arm slot, mild effort with clean arm action; works quickly and controls tempo, plus command |
| Nathan Graham |
| 08/07/2016 |
| South Bend Cubs (Low A, Cubs) |
| 8/5/16 |
| 50 |
| 2019 |
| Yes |
| FB |
60 |
90-91 |
93 |
Heavy pitch, mild arm-side run, late life; attacked the bottom of the zone; showed above-average command |
| CH |
45 |
83-85 |
86 |
Mild fade, inconsistent arm speed; currently lacks velocity separation |
| CV |
60 |
74-76 |
79 |
11-6 shape, plus bite, back-doors to lefties, generates plenty of swings and misses; advanced feel to adjust velocity and angle |
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De La Cruz has finally made it to South Bend after a stay in extended spring training and a brief stop in Eugene. The converted middle infielder has a large frame and the potential to add more weight and strength. The fastball and curve, while currently average, show the necessary ingredients to be above-average as he progresses. These two pitches, along with plus command, give him the floor of a useful bullpen arm. With some added polish on the changeup there is potential for a back-of-the-rotation starter.
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