Rubby De La Rosa Stats & Scouting Report

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De la Rosa's U.S. debut in 2009 didn't go auspiciously, as he posted a 6.06 ERA in five games before getting sent home to the Dominican Republic for disciplinary reasons. One year later, he was the Dodgers' minor league pitcher of the year after going 7-2, 2.37 and reaching Double-A. De la Rosa weighed 130 pounds and threw 89-91 mph when he signed as an 18-year-old. Since getting on a proper diet, he has added 40 pounds of quality weight and fueled his breakout with a fastball that lights up radar guns. He pitches at 95-96 mph and registered as high as 102 mph at Great Lakes. He's capable of holding that velocity deep into games and finding an extra gear when he needs it. De la Rosa has two promising secondary pitches in his changeup and slider. His changeup is the more consistent of the two, with late fade at 85-89 mph. The slider has sharp, late break when he stays on top of it. His command has improved but still needs work, as he has some effort in his delivery and loses his arm slot at times. De la Rosa has the potential to be a No. 2 starter or a closer. He'll begin 2011 back in Chattanooga and could contribute in Los Angeles by the end of the season.

De la Rosa hit 98 mph in his U.S. debut last year in the Arizona League before he was sent home to the Dominican Republic for disciplinary reasons. Great Lakes clocked him at 102 mph on its radar gun--other sources clocked him as high as 99-100--and his heater has some armside run and downhill plane. How well he refines the rest of his repertoire will determine whether he winds up as a starter or reliever. His slider has plenty of power at 85-88 mph but gets slurvy and hangs at times. His changeup has potential, though he'll need to throw it more often to improve it. He throws with some effort and his arm slot varies, so his control and command are inconsistent.

ACL Dodgers released RHP Rubby De La Rosa.
RHP Rubby De La Rosa assigned to ACL Dodgers from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
RHP Rubby De La Rosa assigned to Los Angeles Dodgers.
RHP Rubby De La Rosa roster status changed by Los Angeles Dodgers.
RHP Rubby De La Rosa assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Oklahoma City Dodgers activated RHP Rubby De La Rosa.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent RHP Rubby De La Rosa to a minor league contract.