Erick Arteaga
| IP | 471 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.529 |
| WHIP | 1.361 |
| BB/9 | 1.834 |
| SO/9 | 4.395 |
- Full name Erick Alexander Arteaga
- Born 04/02/1981 in San Felipe, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'7" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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There's not a significant difference between Arteaga and Carlos Cabrera. They bear a strong resemblance, both physically and as pitchers, with Cabrera just a bit further along. At 6-foot-7, Arteaga is an imposing figure on the mound and works hitters aggressively. He's taller and thicker than Cabrera, but not quite as strong. Arteaga throws his 92 mph fastball on a steep downhill plane. It's his best pitch and he needs to make more use of it rather than relying on his secondary stuff, which rates just a tick behind Cabrera's. Arteaga employs a curveball and changeup, which both eventually can become average or better. He shows solid command, but at times struggles to maintain a consistent release point and can get wild. He'll work on repeating his delivery as he joins Cabrera in low Class A.
