Patrick Sandoval

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Los Angeles Angels #6 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Sandoval grew up 20 minutes south of Anaheim in Mission Viejo and was committed to Southern California before the Astros picked him in the 11th round in 2015. The Angels acquired him from Houston for Martin Maldonado during a breakout 2018 season.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Sandoval has grown into his body and now sits 93-96 mph on his fastball, compared to 88-94 only a year ago. He has good feel for an upper-70s curveball and upper-80s slider, but his best pitch is a plus mid- 80s changeup he throws with great arm speed and deception in any count. The pitch, which he throws to lefties and righties, does not have exceptional vertical movement or much fading action, but it seems to pop a parachute as it approaches the plate. Big leaguers hit just .196 against it with a swinging strike rate of 25 percent. Sandoval's high-effort, up-tempo delivery makes him difficult for hitters to pick up, but also results in fringy control. He is a fierce competitor who had a few mound meltdowns when innings got away from him at Triple-A Salt Lake, but he did a better job controlling those emotions in the big leagues.
  
  THE FUTURE: Sandoval is ready to assume a rotation spot in 2020. He projects as a solid No. 4 starter.
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  Ranked Los Angeles Angels #12 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: Sandoval jumped on the national radar with a 42-inning scoreless streak at the Class A levels last summer, and the Angels acquired him for catcher Martin Maldonado in July. Sandoval finished the year eighth in the minors with a 2.06 ERA.
  
  Scouting Report: Sandoval's fastball ranges from 88-94 mph and he can dial it up and down as needed. He has good feel for an average mid-70s curve and low 80s slider, but his signature pitch is a plus 80-mph changeup he throws with great arm speed. Sandoval's high-effort, up-tempo delivery, which matches his energetic makeup, needs a little polish, but he still has average control.
  
  The Future: With four pitches and polish, Sandoval projects as a back-of-the-rotation starter and could also be a good multi-inning reliever. He will likely start 2019 back at Double-A and could be in Triple-A by the All-Star break.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #392 prospect in 2015 draft
  Sandoval switched his college commitment this spring, de-committing from a loaded Vanderbilt class and choosing to stay closer to home, signing with Southern California. The lefthander stands out for his curveball, which was a plus pitch last summer at showcases and at the Perfect Game All-America Classic in San Diego. Sandoval played football last fall to add strength and help him maintain the velocity on his 90-91 mph fastball. His arm action has some length and a bit of a stab in the back, which can be difficult for him to repeat, leading to control struggles, but those were less frequent in his senior season. He had 30 walks and 99 strikeouts in 87 innings. Sandoval was finishing strong, pitching well to lead Mission Viejo on a deep playoff run, with 10 strikeouts in his latest playoff start.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Pacific Coast League #18 prospect in 2019
  Sandoval moved up from Double-A in May and got beat up pitching in difficult conditions at Salt Lake. The underlying performance was more promising, and the Angels called him up Aug. 5. Sandoval’s fastball ticked up this year to sit 93 mph and touched 96 mph. His plus changeup gives him an out-pitch, and his curveball and slider both showed average. Aggressive and competitive, Sandoval is hard on himself and occasionally loses his composure, which in turn results in below-average control. Sandoval has the stuff and build of a back-of-the-rotation starter. Evaluators expect him to get there as he matures.
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  Ranked Midwest League #20 prospect in 2018
  Sandoval's wild 2018 season began with 71 excellent innings with Quad Cities. He was quickly promoted to high Class A Buies Creek, was traded to the Angels for Martin Maldonado in late July and finished the season in Double-A. Sandoval impressed with his ability to mix four solid pitches, which generally left him two steps ahead of inexperienced low Class A hitters. Sandoval works in and out and sinks his 88-94 mph fastball, but hitters can rarely sit on the heater as he is comfortable using his changeup in almost any count. His change generates potential plus grades while his slider and changeup both flash above-average as well. Sandoval misses bats and has the ability to mix and locate his varied arsenal with present fringe-average control giving him a solid chance to be a future No. 4 starter.

• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Sandoval grew up 20 minutes south of Anaheim in Mission Viejo and was committed to Southern California before the Astros picked him in the 11th round in 2015. The Angels acquired him from Houston for Martin Maldonado during a breakout 2018 season.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Sandoval has grown into his body and now sits 93-96 mph on his fastball, compared to 88-94 only a year ago. He has good feel for an upper-70s curveball and upper-80s slider, but his best pitch is a plus mid- 80s changeup he throws with great arm speed and deception in any count. The pitch, which he throws to lefties and righties, does not have exceptional vertical movement or much fading action, but it seems to pop a parachute as it approaches the plate. Big leaguers hit just .196 against it with a swinging strike rate of 25 percent. Sandoval’s high-effort, up-tempo delivery makes him difficult for hitters to pick up, but also results in fringy control. He is a fierce competitor who had a few mound meltdowns when innings got away from him at Triple-A Salt Lake, but he did a better job controlling those emotions in the big leagues. THE FUTURE:. Sandoval is ready to assume a rotation spot in 2020. He projects as a solid No. 4 starter.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Sandoval grew up 20 minutes south of Anaheim in Mission Viejo and was committed to Southern California before the Astros picked him in the 11th round in 2015. The Angels acquired him from Houston for Martin Maldonado during a breakout 2018 season.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Sandoval has grown into his body and now sits 93-96 mph on his fastball, compared to 88-94 only a year ago. He has good feel for an upper-70s curveball and upper-80s slider, but his best pitch is a plus mid- 80s changeup he throws with great arm speed and deception in any count. The pitch, which he throws to lefties and righties, does not have exceptional vertical movement or much fading action, but it seems to pop a parachute as it approaches the plate. Big leaguers hit just .196 against it with a swinging strike rate of 25 percent. Sandoval's high-effort, up-tempo delivery makes him difficult for hitters to pick up, but also results in fringy control. He is a fierce competitor who had a few mound meltdowns when innings got away from him at Triple-A Salt Lake, but he did a better job controlling those emotions in the big leagues.
  
  THE FUTURE: Sandoval is ready to assume a rotation spot in 2020. He projects as a solid No. 4 starter.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  Sandoval moved up from Double-A in May and got beat up pitching in difficult conditions at Salt Lake. The underlying performance was more promising, and the Angels called him up Aug. 5. Sandoval’s fastball ticked up this year to sit 93 mph and touched 96 mph. His plus changeup gives him an out-pitch, and his curveball and slider both showed average. Aggressive and competitive, Sandoval is hard on himself and occasionally loses his composure, which in turn results in below-average control. Sandoval has the stuff and build of a back-of-the-rotation starter. Evaluators expect him to get there as he matures.