Angel Rey
Lopez

Angel Rey Lopez, Warren High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Lean RHP with a 3 pitch mix.
Body: 5-11, 151-pounds. Lean frame with room to grow into.
Delivery: Quick tempo with a high leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy arm from an over the top release.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Firm with ASR, located down in the zone. T1918, 1869 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Noticeable 12-6 break, located down. T2357, 2309 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Tight spin, consistently thrown down and away. T2389, 2355 average rpm.

Angel Rey Lopez is a name to bookmark for the long term. The 5'11", 150 lb right-hander from the class of 2029 is a projectable freshman with a frame that's clearly going to fill out significantly over time, and the early indicators on the mound are encouraging. Lopez works a FB/CB/SL mix, with the slider topping at 70 mph and the curveball sitting 67-68 mph, and when you look at the shape and spin on both breaking balls, you can already see the projection in the pitch quality. The fastball currently sits around 79 mph, and with more reps and physical development, that's a number that figures to climb in a hurry. Command is the main area to sharpen at this stage; he posted a 37% zone percentage on the fastball, but that's a very normal development point for a RHP this young. What stands out most is how comfortable and athletic he looks on the mound. For a freshman, the feel for his craft is ahead of schedule, and the raw ingredients are there to build something real. As he continues to physically mature and stack reps, Lopez has the kind of projection that could have him moving up boards quickly. One to keep tabs on.