Jose Paulino
| IP | 496 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.21 |
| WHIP | 1.319 |
| BB/9 | 2.704 |
| SO/9 | 8.165 |
- Full name Jose Paulino
- Born 04/09/1995 in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 165 / Bats: L / Throws: L
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Signed in 2011 for $140,000, Paulino finally reached full-season ball in the second half of 2016. He dominated early at short-season Eugene, then after a promotion he started and won low Class A South Bend's only playoff victory. Paulino had struggled with throwing strikes while growing into his listed 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame, but he is considerably bigger than that now. His fastball can touch 95 mph and regularly sits anywhere in the 89-94 range. He has flashed an above-average slider while also flashing a changeup that can be average. Paulino's crossfire delivery helps him pitch inside to righthanded batters, but he may lack the fastball command to start. One area for improvement is he needs to progress with his between-starts routine and mature with his preparation to take advantage of his fast arm and raw arm strength. Paulino may be pushed to high Class A Myrtle Beach in 2017 after his strong South Bend finish.
