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Luis Rico
Born: 11/29/1993 (Age: 21) |
| Bats: Left |
Throws: Left |
| Height: 6' 1" |
Weight: 175 |
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Build: Maxed frame; thicker frame; girth on mid-section; heavier than listed weight.
Mechanics: 3/4 arm slot; mild crossfire; average arm speed; mild drive; mostly upright; short stride to a clean landing; lacks plane; quick to home; delivery times 1.28 - 1.35. |
| Tucker Blair |
| 04/26/2015 |
| Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A, Royals) |
| 4/24/15 |
| 20 |
| N/A |
| No |
| FB |
50 |
88-91 |
93 |
Fringe command; mild armside run; lacks plane; did not miss barrels; will elevate offering when he overthrows; lacks the movement or command use against stronger competition. |
| SL |
30 |
75-77 |
79 |
Fringe command; inconsistent arm speed replication; light spin that hangs through zone; hittable offering lacking deception; stronger competition will lay off or heavily barrel. |
| CH |
20 |
83-84 |
84 |
Poor command; lacks feel; lack arm speed replication; firm offering that will lack deception against stronger competition. |
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Originally signed in 2011 by the Pirates, Rico was traded to the Royals in 2012 for Vin Mazzaro and Clint Robinson. Rico is a minor league arm that lacks the arsenal to consistently challenge hitters at higher levels. He will be able to eat innings for a club in the lower minors.
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