Robert Dominguez Stats & Scouting Report

IP	12
ERA	8.25
WHIP	2
BB/9	6.75
SO/9	7.5

Full name Robert Jose Dominguez
Born 11/30/2001 in Irapa, Venezuela
Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R

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Organization Prospect Rankings

Track Record: Teams passed over Dominguez when he was first eligible to sign at age 16 in 2018. He moved from Venezuela to the Dominican Republic to train in 2019, and after a series of mechanical adjustments his velocity spiked to 97 mph. The Mets signed him that November right before his 18th birthday. Dominguez made his pro debut in the Florida Complex League in 2021, and while he struck out 10 batters in 12 innings, poor control and command resulted in a 2.00 WHIP.

Scouting Report: Scouts who see Dominguez at his best are attracted to his fastball velocity, promise of a slider and athletic 6-foot-5 frame. From the Mets’ perspective, getting him on the mound and in the strike zone have been challenges. Dominguez dealt with shoulder trouble in 2020 and other off-field maladies in 2021 that put him behind schedule. As a result he made just 12 appearances—none facing more than eight batters—in Rookie ball rather than getting development time in the rotation. Dominguez topped out near 99 mph and averaged 95 with decent ride through the zone. He has some feel for spin and the potential for an average slider, but it’s a low-80s pitch now that he tends to telegraph by cutting off his delivery and not getting the same extension as his fastball delivery. He has not shown much aptitude for a changeup. As a result, lefthanded batters are comfortable in the box because they can sit fastball. Dominguez has put on weight since signing and needs to make conditioning more of a priority.

The Future: The Mets would like to develop Dominguez as a starter so that he benefits from a consistent routine and has the ability to sharpen his secondary pitches in side sessions. Ultimately his best big league role is probably power reliever—if his slider progresses and he develops just fringe command.
TRACK RECORD: The Mets signed Dominguez in Nov. 2019 a few days before he turned 18. He was passed over in the 2018 international signing period, but his fortunes changed when he relocated from his native Venezuela to the Dominican Republic. Once in the Dominican, he made mechanical adjustments and his velocity spiked to 97 mph. He spent 2020 working out with about a dozen of the Mets' other Venezuelan prospects in Port St. Lucie, Fla., when those players' homeland shut its borders because of the pandemic.

SCOUTING REPORT: Dominguez peaked at 99 mph late at Dominican instructional league in 2019, making him one of the hardest-throwing teenagers in the world. He was unable to build on that and begin his pro career in 2020, both because of the coronavirus pandemic and because of a minor injury. Dominguez threw on the side during instructional league but didn't participate in games. Still, his premium velocity stood out even on the sidelines and even when not at 100%. Dominguez's fastball features riding life up in the zone, and his ability to continue adding strength to his 6-foot-4 frame suggests he could hold highend velocity. His curveball flashes average and could one day complement his fastball as he develops feel for spin. He does not have much feel for a changeup.

THE FUTURE: Dominguez draws praise for his aptitude and arm strength. His future role has not come into focus, but back-of-the-rotation starter or high-leverage reliever seem the most realistic.
TRACK RECORD: A 16-year-old Dominguez didn't draw much attention in his native Venezuela in the 2018 international signing class. A move to the Dominican Republic to train completely reversed his fortune. Dominguez's velocity spiked to 97 mph during his two-month program in the Dominican after he made mechanical adjustments. The Mets signed him in November 2019, a few days before he turned 18.

SCOUTING REPORT: Dominguez topped out at 99 mph toward the end of Dominican instructional league and is one of the hardest-throwing 18-year-olds in the world. His sturdy 6-foot-4 frame, elite velocity and feel for a breaking ball him an exciting rotation prospect. Dominguez's curveball flashes average with late action and depth and could be developed as a plus pitch. He doesn't have much feel yet for a changeup.

THE FUTURE: Dominguez stands as one of the best pitching prospects in the 2019 international signing class, but like any teenage pitcher, he is a complete wild card. The Mets don't invest heavily in teen Latin pitchers, but the ones they have signed began their pro careers in the Dominican Summer League.

Scouting Reports

Track Record: Teams passed over Dominguez when he was first eligible to sign at age 16 in 2018. He moved from Venezuela to the Dominican Republic to train in 2019, and after a series of mechanical adjustments his velocity spiked to 97 mph. The Mets signed him that November right before his 18th birthday. Dominguez made his pro debut in the Florida Complex League in 2021, and while he struck out 10 batters in 12 innings, poor control and command resulted in a 2.00 WHIP.

Scouting Report: Scouts who see Dominguez at his best are attracted to his fastball velocity, promise of a slider and athletic 6-foot-5 frame. From the Mets’ perspective, getting him on the mound and in the strike zone have been challenges. Dominguez dealt with shoulder trouble in 2020 and other off-field maladies in 2021 that put him behind schedule. As a result he made just 12 appearances—none facing more than eight batters—in Rookie ball rather than getting development time in the rotation. Dominguez topped out near 99 mph and averaged 95 with decent ride through the zone. He has some feel for spin and the potential for an average slider, but it’s a low-80s pitch now that he tends to telegraph by cutting off his delivery and not getting the same extension as his fastball delivery. He has not shown much aptitude for a changeup. As a result, lefthanded batters are comfortable in the box because they can sit fastball. Dominguez has put on weight since signing and needs to make conditioning more of a priority.

The Future: The Mets would like to develop Dominguez as a starter so that he benefits from a consistent routine and has the ability to sharpen his secondary pitches in side sessions. Ultimately his best big league role is probably power reliever—if his slider progresses and he develops just fringe command.
TRACK RECORD: The Mets signed Dominguez in Nov. 2019 a few days before he turned 18. He was passed over in the 2018 international signing period, but his fortunes changed when he relocated from his native Venezuela to the Dominican Republic. Once in the Dominican, he made mechanical adjustments and his velocity spiked to 97 mph. He spent 2020 working out with about a dozen of the Mets' other Venezuelan prospects in Port St. Lucie, Fla., when those players' homeland shut its borders because of the pandemic.

SCOUTING REPORT: Dominguez peaked at 99 mph late at Dominican instructional league in 2019, making him one of the hardest-throwing teenagers in the world. He was unable to build on that and begin his pro career in 2020, both because of the coronavirus pandemic and because of a minor injury. Dominguez threw on the side during instructional league but didn't participate in games. Still, his premium velocity stood out even on the sidelines and even when not at 100%. Dominguez's fastball features riding life up in the zone, and his ability to continue adding strength to his 6-foot-4 frame suggests he could hold highend velocity. His curveball flashes average and could one day complement his fastball as he develops feel for spin. He does not have much feel for a changeup.

THE FUTURE: Dominguez draws praise for his aptitude and arm strength. His future role has not come into focus, but back-of-the-rotation starter or high-leverage reliever seem the most realistic.
TRACK RECORD: The Mets signed Dominguez in Nov. 2019 a few days before he turned 18. He was passed over in the 2018 international signing period, but his fortunes changed when he relocated from his native Venezuela to the Dominican Republic. Once in the Dominican, he made mechanical adjustments and his velocity spiked to 97 mph. He spent 2020 working out with about a dozen of the Mets' other Venezuelan prospects in Port St. Lucie, Fla., when those players' homeland shut its borders because of the pandemic.

SCOUTING REPORT: Dominguez peaked at 99 mph late at Dominican instructional league in 2019, making him one of the hardest-throwing teenagers in the world. He was unable to build on that and begin his pro career in 2020, both because of the coronavirus pandemic and because of a minor injury. Dominguez threw on the side during instructional league but didn't participate in games. Still, his premium velocity stood out even on the sidelines and even when not at 100%. Dominguez's fastball features riding life up in the zone, and his ability to continue adding strength to his 6-foot-4 frame suggests he could hold highend velocity. His curveball flashes average and could one day complement his fastball as he develops feel for spin. He does not have much feel for a changeup.

THE FUTURE: Dominguez draws praise for his aptitude and arm strength. His future role has not come into focus, but back-of-the-rotation starter or high-leverage reliever seem the most realistic.
TRACK RECORD: A 16-year-old Dominguez didn’t draw much attention in his native Venezuela in the 2018 international signing class. A move to the Dominican Republic to train completely reversed his fortune. Dominguez’s velocity spiked to 97 mph during his two-month program in the Dominican after he made mechanical adjustments. The Mets signed him in November 2019, a few days before he turned 18.

SCOUTING REPORT: Dominguez topped out at 99 mph toward the end of Dominican instructional league and is one of the hardest-throwing 18-year-olds in the world. His sturdy 6-foot-4 frame, elite velocity and feel for a breaking ball him an exciting rotation prospect. Dominguez’s curveball flashes average with late action and depth and could be developed as a plus pitch. He doesn’t have much feel yet for a changeup.

THE FUTURE: Dominguez stands as one of the best pitching prospects in the 2019 international signing class, but like any teenage pitcher, he is a complete wild card. The Mets don’t invest heavily in teen Latin pitchers, but the ones they have signed began their pro careers in the Dominican Summer League.
TRACK RECORD: A 16-year-old Dominguez didn't draw much attention in his native Venezuela in the 2018 international signing class. A move to the Dominican Republic to train completely reversed his fortune. Dominguez's velocity spiked to 97 mph during his two-month program in the Dominican after he made mechanical adjustments. The Mets signed him in November 2019, a few days before he turned 18.

SCOUTING REPORT: Dominguez topped out at 99 mph toward the end of Dominican instructional league and is one of the hardest-throwing 18-year-olds in the world. His sturdy 6-foot-4 frame, elite velocity and feel for a breaking ball him an exciting rotation prospect. Dominguez's curveball flashes average with late action and depth and could be developed as a plus pitch. He doesn't have much feel yet for a changeup.

THE FUTURE: Dominguez stands as one of the best pitching prospects in the 2019 international signing class, but like any teenage pitcher, he is a complete wild card. The Mets don't invest heavily in teen Latin pitchers, but the ones they have signed began their pro careers in the Dominican Summer League.