Born10/19/1991 in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
ProfileHt.: 6'4" / Wt.: 245 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School
Liceo Politecnico Ana Lillians Miranda
Debut08/02/2018
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
Along with righthander Alberto Tirado, Cordero was the price the Blue Jays paid to acquire Ben Revere from the Phillies in July 2015. Cordero's main attribute is a top-of-the-scale fastball that topped out at 102 mph from a free-and-easy delivery. He backs up the pitch with a sharp but inconsistent slider in the high 80s. Cordero's trouble stems from an inability to command his stuff. Without the threat of a strike, opposing batters can neutralize his velocity. Big and physical at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, Cordero struggles to repeat his delivery, and he tends to waste motion going side-to-side rather than directly toward home plate. Still, Cordero has uncommon arm strength and is a worthy development project, one whom the Phillies shielded from the Rule 5 draft by adding him to the 40-man roster in November. He gained more experience by pitching briefly for Escogido in the Dominican League in winter ball. Cordero will compete for a spot in the Phillies bullpen in 2016 but likely will open the season at Double-A Reading.
Career Transactions
New York Yankees placed RHP Jimmy Cordero on the restricted list.
Download our app
Read the newest magazine issue right on your phone