Sergio Severino
| IP | 228 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.289 |
| WHIP | 1.553 |
| BB/9 | 5.171 |
| SO/9 | 7.816 |
- Full name Sergio Severino
- Born 09/01/1984 in Heguey, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 150 / Bats: L / Throws: L
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As with many of their Latin American prospects, the Astros have brought Severino along slowly, keeping him in Rookie leagues for four straight years. Last season was his most impressive yet, as he led the Appalachian League in strikeouts, whiffs per nine innings (11.9) and even caught-stealing percentage (60 percent). At this point, Severino is a small, lean lefty with a quick arm that delivers explosive 92-93 mph fastballs. He scrapped his curveball last year in favor of a slider that can be tough to hit, but he doesn't always throw it for strikes. His changeup and mechanics are similarly inconsistent, and his maximum-effort approach doesn't lend itself to working deep into games. Severino's profile screams reliever, but Houston likely will continue using him as a starter to maximize his innings. At 22, he'll finally get his first opportunity in low Class A.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Though Severino was repeating the league and is significantly older than the other pitchers on this list, his stuff stood out. He had arguably the best fastball in the league, a 92-93 mph heater that explodes on hitters and enabled him to lead the league with 90 strikeouts in 68 innings. Three times he struck out 10 or more batters in a start. At 5-foot-11 and 150 pounds, Severino doesn't resemble a power pitcher, but he attacks hitters and his stuff certainly plays that way. His quick arm action also makes his slider tough to hit, though the pitch is a work in progress. Severino has average command of a changeup he throws to keep hitters from sitting on his fastball. His inconsistent mechanics sometimes lead to lapses in control.
