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Ramos Villagrana
Relief Pitcher | London Mustangs
Pitching
Villagrana's control is among the best in the game. He's a pretty good ground-ball pitcher, which I like because ground balls stay in the park. He's a good late inning man, which is when being a pitcher really counts. His fastball gets into the high 80s, but it's the sink that makes the pitch effective. Villagrana also has a decent changeup. He's almost as effective against lefthanders as he is versus righthanders.
Defense & Hitting
He isn't especially quick off the mound but generally fields his position adequately. Villagrana doesn't make much of an attempt to combat the running game. Basestealers ran at will last year. Villagrana is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Villagrana has some pop in his swing. Interesting sidenote, The London Mustangs have been known to use Villagrana as a pinch-runner on occasion.
2025 Outlook
The London Mustangs signed him to a long-term contract, but don't think they won't drop Villagrana like a hot potato if something better comes along.
-- Ska Nyman, A-Ball Scout
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