Acquired from the Dodgers in the Scherzer/Turner trade
Gerardo Carrillo | RHP
Gerardo Carrillo
Born: Sep 3, 1998
Bats: R Throws: R
Ht.: 6'1" Wt.: 180
Drafted/Signed: Mexico, 2016.
Signed By: Mike Brito/Roman Barinas/Juvenal Soto.
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TRACK RECORD: Carrillo was a slight righthander with a quick arm when the Dodgers purchased his rights from the Mexican League''s Tijuana franchise in 2016. He grew three inches and added 25 pounds after signing and saw a huge uptick in velocity, but also struggled to harness his newfound power. Carrillo spent 2020 at the alternate training site and instructional league and showed enough progress that the Dodgers added him to their 40-man roster after the season.
SCOUTING REPORT: Carrillo''s stuff is undeniable. His sinker sits 94-97 mph with nearly 16 inches of run and his short, 89-91 mph slider is a swing-and-miss pitch that moves in the opposite direction. He generates his power stuff with remarkable ease and holds his velocity deep into his outings. He also flashes an average changeup with late drop and mixes in a below-average, slurvy curveball. Carrillo''s issue is his well below-average control. He often throws strikes one inning and can''t find the plate the next. He''s still learning to control the tempo of his delivery and be on time with his arm.
THE FUTURE: Carrillo doesn''t throw enough strikes to start, but he has the stuff to be power reliever if he can keep the ball over the plate. He''ll see Double-A in 2021.
