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Victor Prieto
Relief Pitcher | Grand Rapids Red Dogs
Pitching He's got a really stong arm, so he can blow it by you on occasion. When his release point drops below three-quarters, his fastball tends to hang in the strike zone. Steals sometimes unnerve Prieto, who isn't blessed with extraordinary self-confidence. He attacks lefties and righties with similar success.
Defense & Hitting He isn't especially quick off the mound but generally fields his position adequately. Prieto would seem to be an easy target for basestealers as he has a pedestrian pickoff move. But teams rarely try to run on him, perhaps because his pitches get to the plate quickly. Prieto is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Prieto has some pop in his swing. Interesting sidenote, The Grand Rapids Red Dogs have been known to use Prieto as a pinch-runner on occasion.
2025 Outlook The Grand Rapids Red Dogs signed him to a long-term contract, but don't think they won't drop Prieto like a hot potato if something better comes along.
-- Ska Nyman, A-Ball Scout
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