Prep Baseball Report

PBR Future Games Player Spotlight : Valentin Flores, Jr.


Jeff Opalewski
Executive Director

The PBR Future Games is the nation's premier exposure opportunity for players in the grad classes of 2021 & 2022.  This will be the second Team Arizona to compete in the event.  This year's event will take place July 31-August 3 at the LakePoint Sporting Community in Cartersville, GA.  We will be highlighting each player in the days leading up to the event.




Valentin Flores Jr

Class of 2021 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Mountain Pointe
    State: AZ
  • Summer Team: Sandlot
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
(07/31/19)
82 - 85
FB
(07/31/19)
67 - 68
CB
(06/12/19)
71 - 72
CH
(07/31/19)
69 - 69
SL
(07/31/19)
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
82 - 85
CH
71 - 72
SL
69 - 69
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
80 - 83
CB
67 - 68
CH
69 - 69
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
80 - 82
CB
65 - 66
CH
69 - 71
Position
7.58
60-yard
(10/14/18)
81
OF Velo
(10/14/18)
85
Exit Velo
(10/14/18)
Position
60-yard
7.58
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
85

Scouting Report

 

6/12/19 - 5’9 160-POUND FRAME. FASTBALL WAS UP TO 83 MPH, FROM A LOW ¾ SLOT.  ADDED ANGLE BY THROWING SLIGHTLY ACROSS HIS BODY. TONS OF LIFE TO HIS ARM SIDE WITH SINK. WORKS INTO FRONT SIDE WELL, ROTATING AROUND LEAD LEG TO GET THE MOST OUT OF HIS LOWER HALF. SWEEPING BREAKING BALL WAS 67-78 MPH, A TOUGH LOOK FOR LEFTIES AND OCCASIONALLY WENT BACKFOOT WITH IT TO RIGHTIES. CHANGEUP HAD DEPT AND QUALITY ARM SPEED AT 69-71 MPH.

10/14/18 - 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame. Flores is an intriguing 2-way prospect. On the mound, a low 3/4 arm slot and 80-82 mph fastball generates heavy arm side run and sink. A slightly closed front side help him hide the ball well and creates big angle/deception. Consistently threw sweeping curveball in zone at 65-66 mph. Change-up at 69-71 mph, is still developing and floats out of the hand at times. Profiles as left-on-left reliever at the nexy level. Offensively, shows rhythm and balance in aggressive swing; 85 mph exit velo. Possesses strong forearms and generates impressive bat speed with a short path to the ball. Ran 7.58 60-yard dash that could make Flores more of a pitching prospect or possible 1B/DH who can contribute as a two-way player.