Juan Pablo Menchaca
| IP | 558 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.935 |
| WHIP | 1.364 |
| BB/9 | 2.774 |
| SO/9 | 6.823 |
- Full name Juan Pablo Menchaca
- Born 11/28/1987 in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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Menchaca notched the win in the Arizona League championship game and finished ninth in the league in ERA. Strong and durable, Menchaca resembles a young Freddy Garcia, with his quick, efficient arm action and a heavy sinking fastball that sits at 88-90 mph and peaks at 93. The pitch explodes on hitters and he should get into the low 90s with consistency as he matures. Menchaca's secondary offerings aren't nearly so advanced. He shows some feel for a changeup, but his breaking ball needs a lot of work. His low three-quarters curveball sometimes sweeps or bites, and he's also working on developing a slider. The organization thinks with refinement he'll be able to develop one or the other as his go-to breaking ball. He tends to rush his delivery and needs to stay back. Menchaca shows a feel for pitching and is a future starter who will eat innings and get ground balls, but he's a long way from the majors.
