Osman Gutierrez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Toronto Blue Jays #26 prospect in 2017
  Gutierrez still has yet to reach full-season ball since signing out of Nicaragua in 2011 for $210,000, the largest bonus out of that country that year. He needed three years in the Dominican Summer League before getting to the U.S. in 2015, but he has big arm strength and has made solid strides the last two years. He's physical, having gained about 30 pounds since signing, and a power pitcher who holds his velocity well. With the added strength, Gutierrez pushed his fastball up to 97 mph and sits in the 94-96 range. He came into pro ball with a curveball but has converted it to a slider, which is generally above-average and flashes plus, giving him a weapon for swings-and-misses and helping produce groundball outs. He throws a decent changeup as well which, with more consistency, could give him a third pitch that is at least average. He has a longer arm action that hinders his command, but he has shown solid control to this point. Gutierrez has started moving in the right direction and will finally get his full-season shot in 2017 at low Class A Lansing.