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Rolland Gilberto
Starting Pitcher | Retired or Inactive Players
Pitching
Gilberto can get into trouble with walks, and there's concern about him being able to maintain his stuff over the whole season. His fastball gets into the high 80s, but it's the sink that makes the pitch effective. He has an above-average changeup and the ability to throw from a variety of arm angles. His stuff becomes less sharp as he gets into the late innings. He attacks lefties and righties with similar success.
Defense & Hitting
He isn't especially quick off the mound but generally fields his position adequately. His windup, though, makes him an easy target to run on. Gilberto is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Gilberto has some pop in his swing. Interesting sidenote, The Retired or Inactive Players have been known to use Gilberto as a pinch-runner on occasion.
2025 Outlook
Gilberto has below average skills, even for the low minors. One has to expect the Retired or Inactive Players will give him his walking papers before the end of the season. I just don't know if The Retired or Inactive Players are ever going to get what they expect out of him.
-- Ska Nyman, A-Ball Scout
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