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Carlos Gonzalez

Class of 2022 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 479 / POS: 165

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2022
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: OF
• High School: Inwood Academy
  State: NY
• Summer Team: Elite Squad NY
• Height: 6-4
  Weight: 210lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

Scouting Report

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Gonzalez was nothing short of over powering in his showcase bullpen in October. Flashing gaudy numbers on the Trackman unit, he proved himself to be a legit draft candidate for the 2022 MLB Draft. Jumping onto the scene at one of the last events of the year, Gonzalez will be a definite follow into the new year looking to see how much more he can boost his numbers up and increase his draft stock. Due to his eye popping Trackman numbers we are going to be comparing him to the highest level of competition we can in this segment. Most numbers will play in the MLB level as far as comparisons go so keep that in mind when we talk about these measurements. Although he struggled with command in his bullpen, his numbers were impressive and we can expect that command would be a little more dialed in during a game setting making him absolutely lethal. Recently committed to Washington State University, Gonzalez can be expected to be dialed in and ready to roll this spring. 

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(10/28/20)

Fastball Breakdown

Velocity: As mentioned previously, there isn't much to analyze about velocity other than comparing the velocity for level of competition. If we do a comparison from the graphic above, we notice that Gonzalez has a working velocity of the top 50% in the big league level. Obviously, we are not making the claim that Gonzalez is an immediate major league level player, but keep in mind he does not graduate from high school until 2022. This allows him to increase his average velocity even higher in the remaining years before graduation.

Spin Rate: Gonzalez posted spin numbers averaging 2397 rpm and maxed out at 2520 rpm. This would place him in the top 25% for spin rate among big league arms. Spin and velocity alone, the ball gets on a hitter quick and stays on plane one plane longer, thus becoming even sneakier velo than it already is. 

Bauer Units: Flashing a Bauer Unit measurement at 27 maximum is impressive. Due to this measurement taking velocity into account when determining how useful the spin is, it is shocking that his Bauer Unit measurement is so high. Gonzalez maintains spin when traveling up the velocity ladder. Gonzalez would no doubt have success flashing a fastball up in the zone here and there and could possibly even settle in through the top half of the zone and still see a lot of success. 

Induced Vertical Break: So, what we know about IVB is that it is harder to maintain high numbers that harder you throw. The ball has to be impacted with copious amounts of spin and have good spin efficiency, which Trackman does not produce but we can assume from the numbers presented that the efficiency of the spin on his fastball would be ~90%. When we look at the number of 19.9 inches of IVB it is actually closer to what would be the top 5% in MLB Induced Vertical Break measurements. If we couldn't before, we can now make the definite assumption that Gonzalez throws a fastball that rides very well and would give hitters fits in the top half of the zone. 

Curveball Breakdown

Gonzalez spun his curveball exceptionally well. It is a pitch that could use some refinement to reach the same level as his fastball, but nonetheless, it is a high quality pitch at the high school level and even at the college level when we look at the chart. It showed good flashes of sharp break and "off the table" type movement that proved to be a no doubt swing and miss pitch. A number we can look at that should make anyone scouting Gonzalez excited is the Bauer Units measurement. League average is ~22-23 and Gonzalez is at 31. So assuming he gains more feel for this pitch and continues to trust it and throw it harder, the spin shoulder increase along with it making it an elite pitch as he moves forward in his career. The last measurement we want to take a look at that is just as important as the rest is the release height. If you take a look at release height on his fastball and his curveball they are nearly the same. This means that Gonzalez is releasing his hot fastball and a sharp breaking ball from the same height, which means to a hitter there is nothing different about his arm action. This makes it all the more difficult to process what is being thrown. 

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