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In response to
"It just popped up on my phone. I need to see if those pitchers are any good. -- nm"
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Krusty
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Abreu is MLB.com's #7 Astros overall prospect. Guzman isn't listed in their top 30. -- (edited)
Posted by
ML (aka Iadodger)
Nov 17 '16, 14:33
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Abreu:
Abreu signed out of the Dominican Republic for $185,000, just the eighth-highest bonus the Astros paid to sign an international player in 2013. He since has established himself as the best prospect from Houston's crop that year, skipping a level to make a strong U.S. debut in the Rookie-level Appalachian League in 2015 and blowing away low Class A hitters this year.
Abreu's fastball jumped from 87-91 mph when he turned pro to 93-97 mph two years later, peaking at 99. He backs up his heat with a pair of power breaking balls and a changeup with some fade. His slider is probably his best secondary pitch, though some scouts prefer his changeup.
Though Abreu has the potential to become a frontline starter, he's a long way from getting there. He has a quick arm and not a lot of effort in his delivery, but he's still learning to repeat it. His control and command need polish, and he still has to prove he can maintain his stuff over a full season.
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