Michael Pineda
Height: 6-7
Weight: 260
Bats: R
Throws: R
Born: Jan 18, 1989 - Yaguate, Dominican Republic
College: None
Draft: None
Signed as a 16 year old out of the Dominican Republic by the
Seattle Mariners, Michael has already developed into an All Star caliber
pitcher. In the 2011 All Star game he had American League fans and team mates
drooling, as he had over powered and dominated the National League hitters he
faced in a much too short of an appearance. In early 2012 the Mariners sent him
to the Yankees in a multi-player deal, but there was speculation in Spring
Training that he, along with Jose Campos, were damaged goods.
The big right hander had a plus + fastball (was mid to upper
90’s with plenty of movement before his injury…now tops out in the mid 90’s on
good days), an improving slider and change up.
His development has smoothed out some of the violent
movements that he had in his delivery when he was younger. His mechanics now
allow him to have more durability as a starting pitcher and is projected to be
able to eat more innings this season. I’ve been impressed with Pineda’s ability
to maximize his leg drive in his delivery. This means his back leg is fully
extended before he turns and rotates to throw. Using his legs in his delivery
in this manner will allow him to be pumping out power pitches deep into his
outings. As far as his “fall away” follow through is concerned, it resembles a
cross between C.C. Sabathia and Bob Gibson. He doesn’t end up in the best
fielding position because of the fall away...you just gotta hope he never gets
nailed by a line drive back through the middle, but he should make the Yankees
starting rotation in 2014.
Leg Extension: No
points deducted
Hip Rotation: -14
Follow Through: -7
OIP (Overall Injury Probability): 21%
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