2021 5th round pick (137): Carlos Tavera - RHP - (Senior) Texas-Arlington

[webbrick2010]

4 21 yo's, a 22 yo, a 23 yo

Cmon Elias there has to be a 24yo 25yo that you can snag

I'm sure we have a chance for oldest draft class in MLB history

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

3 minutes ago, LookinUp said:

Kinda stinks when the write-up doesn't mention his stuff. Good results. Is he a pitchability guy? 

Looks like his fastball was hitting 92 MPH in 2019, but I can't find anything on his velocity this year. 

[lovetoaster]

1 minute ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Looks like his fastball was hitting 92 MPH in 2019, but I can't find anything on his velocity this year. 

That's what they said on MLB Network coverage, that he was basically 91-93. 

[NCRaven]

Future bullpen arm?

[waynebug]

One publication says the 47th best prospect in Texas.

Low 90s fastball, slider, change up.  Can throw strikes.

I don't see him on any top 250 or top 500 list.

Big Time Underslot !!!!!

[spiritof66]

33 minutes ago, Ripken said:

I was really hoping for an OF here.

 

Try to be more open-minded. We can always use a few more 1B/DH types, too. 

[acslater]

ProspectsLive had him as the 160th prospect with this to say, "Tavera has been up to 95 with a high spin breaking ball and a model release height. He's a three-pitch arm with starter projection and some velocity gains potentially ahead. Evaluators believe he could be a starter that sits 93-95 with an above average breaking ball and a usable changeup."

[lovetoaster]

4 minutes ago, acslater said:

ProspectsLive had him as the 160th prospect with this to say, "Tavera has been up to 95 with a high spin breaking ball and a model release height. He's a three-pitch arm with starter projection and some velocity gains potentially ahead. Evaluators believe he could be a starter that sits 93-95 with an above average breaking ball and a usable changeup."

Good info. Thanks!

[LookinUp]

13 minutes ago, acslater said:

ProspectsLive had him as the 160th prospect with this to say, "Tavera has been up to 95 with a high spin breaking ball and a model release height. He's a three-pitch arm with starter projection and some velocity gains potentially ahead. Evaluators believe he could be a starter that sits 93-95 with an above average breaking ball and a usable changeup."

Gotta figure this is the O's perspective on him. I bet they love the spin and potential for unlocking velocity. Hope it's true. 

[Tony-OH]

Initial take: 

A college senior who turns 23 this October. Per Brad Ciolek: sits 92-94, touches 96, has feel for the slider and a plus changeup. Heard from another scout that he has really good stuff so he's a legitimate 5th rounder, not a senior sign 10K guy.

[Frobby]

Per Brad Ciolek: sits 92-94, touches 96, has feel for the slider and a plus changeup.    That’s a lot better than the OP suggested.   I’m liking this pick better, especially knowing how reluctant the O’s are to use high picks on pitchers.   They must really like him a lot.  

[Tony-OH]

14 hours ago, Frobby said:

Per Brad Ciolek: sits 92-94, touches 96, has feel for the slider and a plus changeup.    That’s a lot better than the OP suggested.   I’m liking this pick better, especially knowing how reluctant the O’s are to use high picks on pitchers.   They must really like him a lot.  

I heard his stuff was legit for a 5th rounder so he was not just a 10K guy, Will being interesting to hear what he signed for with no leverage though.

[LookinUp]

3 hours ago, Tony-OH said:

I heard his stuff was legit for a 5th rounder so he was not just a 10K guy, Will being interesting to hear what he signed for with no leverage though.

The senior thing isn't just different because a lot of them would have been juniors with value last year. It's different because they can still choose to go back for another year if they want. None of this year's seniors are out of eligibility, are they? So they do have leverage just like history's juniors. That's my understanding.

[Tony-OH]

1 hour ago, LookinUp said:

The senior thing isn't just different because a lot of them would have been juniors with value last year. It's different because they can still choose to go back for another year if they want. None of this year's seniors are out of eligibility, are they? So they do have leverage just like history's juniors. That's my understanding.

Yeah, but at his age, if he went back, he would lose ever more leverage and sign for even less next year. Might as well and get started.

[OriolesMagic83]

If this guy was drafted in the 5th round by Elias, he must be some combo of Maddux, Clemens, and Pedro's best attributes.  Otherwise, Elias would have just chosen another outfielder.