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2016 Caribbean Top Prospect Showcase
Yashviel Estrada is a 2017 RHP with a 6-0 150 lb. frame from Caguas, PR who attends Petra Mercado Bougart. Long and slender young build, very projectable physically. Big hip turn delivery, keeps his rotation under control well and repeats his lower half mechanics, loose and fast arm, slot will vary between mid 3/4's and 3/4's, seems to work better at the lower release points, low effort mechanics. Very consistent fastball velocity in the upper 80's, didn't throw a single pitch under 87 for 4 innings, velocity comes easily for him, stays down in the zone with his fastball with good life and can go to both sides of the plate. Tends to get arm slot a bit higher on curveball but flashes tightness when at lower slot and lower velocities. Very nice change up with life he can throw more often. 16 year old who won't turn 17 until after the 2017 draft, could easily be a 2019 per his birthday. Very interesting young pitching prospect.