Shawn Morimando
| IP | 15 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 10.2 |
| WHIP | 2.467 |
| BB/9 | 6 |
| SO/9 | 8.4 |
- Full name Shawn Peter Morimando
- Born 11/20/1992 in Canandaigua, NY
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 206 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Ocean Lakes
- Debut 07/02/2016
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Drafted in the 19th round (578th overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2011 (signed for $350,000).
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Morimando stands 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds. He shows a good delivery and a clean arm action. His fastball sits in the 87-91 mph range and he tops out at 92 with good tailing life and the ability to spot his fastball to both sides of the plate. Morimando shows a good feel to spin a breaking ball and uses an average slurve with 2-5 break. He also mixes in a changeup. The Indians were able to follow his progress this summer and signed him away from a commitment to East Carolina.
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Morimando, a 19th-round pick in 2011, steadily rose through the minors and made his big league debut in 2016. He has been a starter throughout his career but made his first two appearances for Cleveland out of the bullpen. Morimando's fastball sits in the low 90s with running life that makes it tough for hitters to square up. His slider rates as the best in the organization and gives him an out pitch. He also throws both a changeup and a curveball. Though he is slightly undersized, Morimando has proven to be able to handle a hefty workload, throwing more than 150 innings in each of the last three seasons. Whether he can continue in that role in the big leagues depends largely on his ability to improve his below-average control. He has averaged more than 3.0 walks per nine innings from 2014 to 2016. His stuff and makeup would also play well in the bullpen. For now Morimando will return to Triple-A Columbus to open 2017 in the rotation. -
The Indians have pushed Morimando aggressively since drafting him in the 19th round in 2011. In 2015 he was the youngest member of Double-A Akron's strong rotation, and his performance earned him a place on the Indians 40-man roster in November. Morimando has a solid three-pitch mix and earns praise for his demeanor on the mound. His fastball sits in the low 90s with running life that makes it hard for hitters to square up. His changeup is his best secondary pitch, and he also mixes in an average slider. He is slightly undersized but has thrown more than 150 innings in each of the last two seasons. His biggest hurdle to becoming a big league starter is his control, which is slightly below-average. If Morimando can throw strikes more consistently, he has all the tools to be a starter. If not, his stuff and makeup would likely make him a solid reliever. -
Given his wiry frame and fastball that operated in the 87-91 mph range as a high school senior, Morimando lasted until the 19th round of the 2011 draft. Cleveland convinced him to give up an East Carolina commitment with a $350,000 bonus, and he's done nothing but perform as a pro. Morimando was the second-youngest player on high Class A Carolina's Opening Day roster last season, older than only Francisco Lindor, yet he posted a 2.71 ERA in the first half before tailing off. Embracing the organization's strength and conditioning programs, Morimando has added a few ticks to his fastball, now getting it up to 94 mph and sitting at 90-92. He spins a tight curveball with depth that looks like it has the makings of an average pitch, and he made strides with his changeup. He can also mix in a short slider. Morimando's 76 walks were the second-most in the Carolina League, as his control needs tightening and he tends to nibble. He's athletic with a low-effort delivery, though, and his command should be solid in time. Morimando lacks a plus pitch but has a chance to have four average pitches. He'll reach Double-A Akron as a 21-year-old in 2014.
