Track Record: Rangel signed with the Braves out of Mexico in 2014 and has largely been an unnoticed, under-the-radar arm who took his time progressing through the system. He repeated Low-A Rome three consecutive years from 2017-2019 but broke out in 2021 with more strikeouts and pushing to Double-A Mississippi in his age-23 season.
Scouting Report: Braves pitching coaches worked with Rangel to trust his stuff more, and that paid off with career high strikeout rates, topping 30% in both High-A and Double-A. He has a three-pitch mix featuring a fastball, changeup and curveball. His fastball ranges from 92-95 mph and touches 96, but the pitch has solid vertical life and some arm-side run. His best secondary is a low-80s changeup with good fastball separation. The pitch earned above-average grades and allowed him to dominate hitters and rack up whiffs. Rangel also throws a 12-to-6 curveball in the mid 70s that draws solid-average grades. Rangel has been an above-average strike thrower over his minor league career and his 6.1% walk rate in 2021 was one of the best marks in Atlanta’s system.
The Future: Rangel’s season was loud enough for the Braves to place him on the 40-man roster. He’ll try to keep missing Triple-A bats in 2022, with a chance to be a big-league depth starter option.
Scouting Reports
BA Grade: 40/High
Track Record: Rangel signed with the Braves out of Mexico in 2014 and has largely been an unnoticed, under-the-radar arm who took his time progressing through the system. He repeated Low-A Rome three consecutive years from 2017-2019 but broke out in 2021 with more strikeouts and pushing to Double-A Mississippi in his age-23 season.
Scouting Report: Braves pitching coaches worked with Rangel to trust his stuff more, and that paid off with career high strikeout rates, topping 30% in both High-A and Double-A. He has a three-pitch mix featuring a fastball, changeup and curveball. His fastball ranges from 92-95 mph and touches 96, but the pitch has solid vertical life and some arm-side run. His best secondary is a low-80s changeup with good fastball separation. The pitch earned above-average grades and allowed him to dominate hitters and rack up whiffs. Rangel also throws a 12-to-6 curveball in the mid 70s that draws solid-average grades. Rangel has been an above-average strike thrower over his minor league career and his 6.1% walk rate in 2021 was one of the best marks in Atlanta's system.
The Future: Rangel's season was loud enough for the Braves to place him on the 40-man roster. He'll try to keep missing Triple-A bats in 2022, with a chance to be a big-league depth starter option.
Track Record: Rangel signed with the Braves out of Mexico in 2014 and has largely been an unnoticed, under-the-radar arm who took his time progressing through the system. He repeated Low-A Rome three consecutive years from 2017-2019 but broke out in 2021 with more strikeouts and pushing to Double-A Mississippi in his age-23 season.
Scouting Report: Braves pitching coaches worked with Rangel to trust his stuff more, and that paid off with career high strikeout rates, topping 30% in both High-A and Double-A. He has a three-pitch mix featuring a fastball, changeup and curveball. His fastball ranges from 92-95 mph and touches 96, but the pitch has solid vertical life and some arm-side run. His best secondary is a low-80s changeup with good fastball separation. The pitch earned above-average grades and allowed him to dominate hitters and rack up whiffs. Rangel also throws a 12-to-6 curveball in the mid 70s that draws solid-average grades. Rangel has been an above-average strike thrower over his minor league career and his 6.1% walk rate in 2021 was one of the best marks in Atlanta’s system.
The Future: Rangel’s season was loud enough for the Braves to place him on the 40-man roster. He’ll try to keep missing Triple-A bats in 2022, with a chance to be a big-league depth starter option.
Career Transactions
Lehigh Valley IronPigs transferred RHP Alan Rangel to the Development List.
RHP Alan Rangel assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs from Clearwater Threshers.
RHP Alan Rangel assigned to Clearwater Threshers from FCL Phillies.
FCL Phillies activated RHP Alan Rangel.
RHP Alan Rangel assigned to FCL Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent RHP Alan Rangel to a minor league contract.
Rocket City Trash Pandas released RHP Alan Rangel.
Rocket City Trash Pandas sent RHP Alan Rangel on a rehab assignment to ACL Angels.
Rocket City Trash Pandas sent RHP Alan Rangel on a rehab assignment to ACL Angels.
Rocket City Trash Pandas placed RHP Alan Rangel on the 7-day injured list.
RHP Alan Rangel assigned to Rocket City Trash Pandas.
Mississippi Braves activated RHP Alan Rangel.
Mississippi Braves placed RHP Alan Rangel on the reserve list.
RHP Alan Rangel assigned to Mississippi Braves.
Mexico activated RHP Alan Rangel.
Atlanta Braves invited non-roster RHP Alan Rangel to spring training.
RHP Alan Rangel roster status changed by Atlanta Braves.
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