Geordy Parra
| IP | 100 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.42 |
| WHIP | 1.42 |
| BB/9 | 3.6 |
| SO/9 | 10.17 |
- Full name Geordy Parra
- Born 09/06/1993 in Colon, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 165 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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Organization Prospect Rankings
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More famous for being the younger brother of Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra, Geordy began gaining attention for his pitching in 2013. He has gained about 40 pounds since signing out of Venezuela in 2011 and has added a splitter to his arsenal to now look like a late-inning reliever in the making. Parra dominated the Rookie-level Pioneer League in 2013 with a 0.40 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 23 innings. After working with a high-80s fastball in 2012, Parra now commands a 92-97 mph heater and at times shows a plus splitter at 84-86. He's also got good command of a curveball that at times flashes average potential. Parra is a strike-throwing machine who repeats his delivery and uses a high three-quarters arm slot. He's a hard worker who takes his side sessions and bullpen work seriously. Parra will be just 20 as 2014 opens, so a return to low Class A South Bend is his most likely destination.
Minor League Top Prospects
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An unheralded $20,000 international signee in 2011, Parra is best known for being the younger brother of Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra. After an undistinguished 2012 season in the AZL, he put himself on the prospect map in the PL and earned a promotion to low Class A South Bend for the Midwest League playoffs. Parra works with a fastball that ranges from 93-95 mph and touches 99. He commands his heater but the pitch does not feature a lot of movement. His 84-86 mph split-finger fastball is at times a plus pitch, and his curveball shows flashes of major league upside. Parra repeats his high three-quarters arm slot, and Hammock observed that the righthander improved with every outing, making him a candidate to pitch at the back of the bullpen.
