Physical description: Large, 6’5”, 215 lb. Right-handed reliever. Drafted in 2018 by the Los Angeles Angels out of Liberty University in the 39th round, 1171st pick overall. He was acquired by the Detroit Tigers via free agency in July 2022. In 2024 with low-A West Michigan (DET), he pitched 57.1 innings and posted a 3.61 ERA with a 0.94 WHIP, 9.89 K/9, and 1.26 BB/9.
Fastball: 50
Sits low 90s, tops out at 94. 4 seam has carry and can elevate for swing and miss but he has difficulty with command. 2 seam has slight arm side break/downer action at the end, sits low 90s.
Slider: 50
Slider has 2-7 movement. Consistently mid 80s. Has depth.
Curve: 45
Curve sits high 70s, 11-5 movement, lacks depth.
Change: 45
Change consistently mid 80s. Has fade at end.
Rogelio Castillo