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Uncommitted Spotlight: '21 LHP Valentin Flores JR

May 18, 2020
Brett Thorney
State Scouting Director

We continue our coverage of uncommitted players, spotlighting them to help maximize their exposure and assist them in the recruiting process. Today, we look at 2021 LHP Valentin Flores JR (Mountain Pointe).

Flores is currently ranked No. 41 overall in the state of AZ in the 2021 class; No. 5 as a left-handed pitching prospect. He participated as a member of Team Arizona last summer in the 2019 Future Games. At 5-foot-9 160-pounds, Flores shows about average athleticism and some quick twitch to his defined frame. Throwing from a lower arm slot, Flores touched 86mph, sitting 83-85mph at the Future Games in August of 2019.  He mixes tempos to his delivery and absolutely attacks hitters with his FB.  He doesn’t throw many secondary pitches, although they can play above average especially with his mix in timing. He has shown the capability of busting out a CH at 70-71 and a sweeping SL at 69-70mph.  He makes quick work of his innings, working fast, throwing strikes and forcing early count contact. Flores has some of the most life on his pitches in the class in Arizona and should be followed closely going into the summer season. 

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Valentin Flores Jr

Class of 2021 / LHP

Rankings  StateRank: 37 / POS: 6

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
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Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
80 - 83
CB
67 - 68
CH
69 - 69
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Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
80 - 82
CB
65 - 66
CH
69 - 71
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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
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Scouting Report

8/03/19

 

The athletic 5-foot-9 160 pound low angle lefty showed a better FB than on Thursday, touching 86 and working 81-85 today.  He mixes tempos to his delivery and absolutely attacks hitters with his FB.  He doesn’t throw many secondary pitches, but did bust out a CH at 71 and a SL at 69.  His innings don’t take long – his works fast, throws strikes and forces early count contact.

 

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.

 


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