Tyler Gonzales
| IP | 25 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 9.36 |
| WHIP | 1.92 |
| BB/9 | 5.76 |
| SO/9 | 5.76 |
- Full name Aaron Tyler Gonzales
- Born 01/22/1993 in San Antonio, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School James Madison
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Drafted in the C-A round (60th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2012 (signed for $750,000).
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Gonzales has one of the best two-pitch mixes in the entire draft. After operating at 88-92 mph with his fastball in his first scrimmage of the year, he has worked at 93-95 mph and touched 97 consistently in games. He maintains velocity deep into games, pitching at 91-93 mph in the latter stages. He also has a big league slider that sits at 84-88 mph and has reached as high as 90. The nephew of Nationals crosschecker Jimmy Gonzales, Tyler is more wiry than physical at 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds. He generates his electric stuff with a considerable amount of effort in his delivery, which includes a head whack and detracts from his command. He locates his slider better than his fastball, and there's debate as to whether he'll wind up as a starter or a reliever. Gonzales has closer upside and might be at his best if a big league team just let him try to overpower opponents for one or two innings at a time. He does show a changeup while warming up in the bullpen but doesn't use it in games. He's another member of a banner University of Texas recruiting class who doesn't figure to make it to Austin.
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A two-way player in high school, Gonzales showed modest stuff the summer before his senior year but took a big step forward in 2012. His fastball velocity jumped at least a grade and his slider also blossomed, and the nephew of Nationals crosschecker Jimmy Gonzales pitched his way into the supplemental first round of the draft. Signed for $750,000, he wasn't quite as sharp in his pro debut. After sitting at 88-92 mph with his fastball in his first spring outing, Gonzales jumped to 93-95 and touched 98 several times. He maintains his velocity deep into games. He also possesses an overpowering slider that operates in the mid-80s and has hit 90 mph. Gonzales will need a changeup and improved command to stay a starter, but his fastball and slider give him a ceiling of a closer if he shifts to the bullpen. The effort in his delivery also might dictate a future in relief. Old for his draft class, Gonzales will pitch at age 20 in 2013. Given the limited innings in his debut, he may start the season in extended spring training.
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Gonzales has one of the best two-pitch mixes in the entire draft. After operating at 88-92 mph with his fastball in his first scrimmage of the year, he has worked at 93-95 mph and touched 97 consistently in games. He maintains velocity deep into games, pitching at 91-93 mph in the latter stages. He also has a big league slider that sits at 84-88 mph and has reached as high as 90. The nephew of Nationals crosschecker Jimmy Gonzales, Tyler is more wiry than physical at 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds. He generates his electric stuff with a considerable amount of effort in his delivery, which includes a head whack and detracts from his command. He locates his slider better than his fastball, and there's debate as to whether he'll wind up as a starter or a reliever. Gonzales has closer upside and might be at his best if a big league team just let him try to overpower opponents for one or two innings at a time. He does show a changeup while warming up in the bullpen but doesn't use it in games. He's another member of a banner University of Texas recruiting class who doesn't figure to make it to Austin.
