Jesse
Espinoza

Rising Stars Showcase - Five-foot-8, 142-pounds, medium frame with wiry strength throughout the body. Switch hitter who shows more comfortably from the right side where he shows excellent feel for hitting. Stays through the ball to extension after contact. Shows feel/control for the barrel as he routinely squared balls up and drove them to the gaps flashing some sneaky pull side pop from the right side. On the mound the southpaw shows a quick-to-fast arm from a full path in the back through to a high ¾ slot. Shows a high front side allowing him to create downward angle on his pitches. Fastball shows downer movement with slight action down in the zone. Pitch has natural cut action. Commanded it to both sides of the plate. Curveball shows late 11/5 shape that he kept at or below the knees while showing the ability to work it to both sides of the plate. Shows feel for a changeup that has some arm side run. In the outfield Espinoza shows an accurate arm with carry on throws. Shows fluid footwork and above average range to both sides with athletic movements and good control of his body. Exchanges are quick and clean without wasted movements. Plays through balls aggressively.