Yankees Minor League RHP Jose Campos' OIP Pitching Mechanics Evaluation

Jose Vicente (Carnota) Campos

Bats: Right, Throws: Right

Height: 6' 4", Weight: 195 lb.

Born: July 27, 1992 in La Guaira, VE (Age 21)

Minor League Service Time: 4 years

The Seattle Mariners traded Jose along with Michael Pineda in January 2012 to the New Yankees for Hector Noesi and Jesus Montero.  I’ve previously written scouting reports with mini mechanical breakdowns of Montero, Noesi, Campos, and Pineda. Now it’s time to take a closer look at Campos using the OIP Pitching Mechanics Evaluation.

Even though he is only 21 years old, I’ve spotted four major flaws in his delivery that have caused him to pitch a limited amount of innings the last couple of seasons…that and an elbow bruise that Jose thought was a fracture initially.

Due to theses factors, I project Jose to be better suited to be a relief pitcher rather than a starter. The length of his career as a reliever will be dependent on the number of his game appearances in a season, the number of pitches he throws in an appearance, and the number of times he appears in relief in a series which will be very limited due to the extra recovery time he’ll need due to shoulder trauma.

A closer look at the mechanical problems using the OIP Pitching Mechanics Evaluation Tool…

Leg Extension:

He does not achieve maximum leg drive and begins his turn & arm action early before releasing the pitch.

Hip Rotation:

His stride foot lands flat (sometimes on his heel and not on the ball of the foot) and consistently open which negates his hip rotation.

Follow Through:

His follow through is high which reduces leverage on breaking pitches, but also affects his command & control while decreasing hip rotation even more. Additionally, his deceleration on his follow through is somewhat violent…increasing the wear and tear on his shoulder.

In short, I don’t see the easy motion some say he pitches with. Instead, I see someone who is throwing mostly with their arm and will have a shortened career due to shoulder injuries from poor mechanics.

Leg Extension:  -13

Hip Rotation:  -19

Follow Through:  -13

Deceleration:  -8

OIP (Overall Injury Probability): 53%

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New York Yankees LHP Manny Banuelos' OIP Pitching Mechanics Evaluation

Manny Banuelos

Position: LHP     Birthdate: 3/23/1991

Height: 5'10" and sometimes listed as 5'11”

Weight: 165 lbs to 175 lbs... depending on which baseball program, yearbook, or bio writer you get, but he looks like he’s filled out from last year’s listing.

B/T: L/L

Signed as an International Free Agent in 2008 by the Yankees out of Mexico
Manny may be young in age, but the first thing you notice about him is that he pitches older than he is. He has mastered cool, calm, and collected. If Fonzie had been a pitcher, he would have been Manny Banuelos.

He is consistently fluid in his delivery which starts with a very deliberate, almost robotic-like, effort to stay balanced while getting into a strong power position. This produces a smooth, effortless delivery with no signs of rushing.

The next thing you notice about Manny is that possesses a plus fastball (I’ve seen him hit 96 on the gun), a plus curve, and a plus change. What’s not to like with a lefthander with this much talent, es verdad? Okay, here's his downside.

Well, this season he has struggled a little more with walks and some injuries. I would like to see him with a deeper follow through because he has a tendency to finish a little high. This is probably the reason he has struggled with the other 3 C’s (command, control, and confidence).

With a few specific, but necessary adjustment to his mechanics, he’ll improve his accuracy on his fastball, especially, and maybe get a little more bite on an already good curve. Spring Training 2014 will see if seasoning has polished this hurler to premier status... which he has the potential to be.

Caveat:  While I appreciate his Fonzie demeanor on the mound, I’d love to see him “channel” a little more Whitey Ford instead. If he can do this in the future, expect Manny Banuelos to be one of the better starters in the Yankees’ rotation unless he's used as part of a trade package to fill other holes in the Yankees' line up. 

Leg Extension: -3

Hip Rotation: -5

Follow Through: -9

OIP (Overall Injury Probability):  17%

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New York Yankees RHP Dellin Betances' OIP Pitching Mechanics Evaluation

 Dellin Betances

   Bats: Right, Throws: Right
   Height: 6' 8", Weight: 255 lb.

Born: March 23, 1988 in New York, New York, US (Age 25)

Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 8th round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft.

Next Spring, Yankees fans can expect Dellin to be given every opportunity to compete for a spot in the Yankees’ rotation for the 2014 season. Despite having surgery earlier in his career, he has the stuff and the minor league experience of more than enough innings to warrant a legitimate shot at being a starter for Yankees in the “The Show” next season.

His stuff is very impressive. He has a live fastball that’s consistently in the mid 90s with plenty of movement (he’s averaging 9+ strikeouts per 9 innings). As a side note due to his height, when he gets older and loses some velocity, he’ll still have movement on his fastball. Additionally, he has a plus curve that can drop off the table when he’s on and has had flashes of a plus change. At his age and experience, the fact that he already has an average change up is very encouraging.

Despite needing to upgrade his change and improve his control, as he’s averaging around 4 walks per 9 innings, he has fairly sound mechanics. Someone has taught him well. More importantly, I’m taking this as a sign that Dellin is not only a pitcher with superb talent, but he’s also a receptive learner. With that thought in mind, I’m going to go out on a limb and make the bold prediction that in the future Larry Rothschild, New York Yankees pitching coach, is going to love working with this guy.

Leg Extension: -5

Hip Rotation: -6

Follow Through: -8

OIP: 19%

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