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PROSPECT: Julio Robaina, SP, Houston Astros
ANALYSIS: Robaina, 22, was signed by the Astros out of Cuba in 2017. The southpaw throws a low-90s fastball, and although he does a fine job locating the pitch, it lacks the spin or velocity needed to be a truly lethal offering. From time to time, he also throws a changeup that has flashed potential with impressive fade. However, he struggles to command this off-speed offering and therefore doesn't use it a whole lot.
Robaina rounds out his three-pitch mix with a curveball, which is undoubtedly his best offering. It has nasty vertical break, and the lefty is able to command it quite well. As a result, it is more than just a putaway pitch and can work off the fastball in various counts.
During his start last Wednesday, Robaina tossed 6.1 shutout innings, allowing just one hit and zero walks. He struck out a whopping 10 batters and was credited with the win in what was arguably the best outing of his career.
VERDICT: Perhaps this big game is a sign of things to come for Robaina as he looks to demonstrate increased consistency on the mound.
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