BA GRADE
50
Risk: High
Born: Oct. 10, 1996. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 165. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2013. Signed by: Carlos Batista/Danny Santana.
In his four seasons with the Rays, Cabrera has made tremendous strides with his pitchability while maintaining one of the more electric arms in the organization. A 2016 all-star in the Midwest League at age 19, Cabrera made the jump from high Class A Charlotte to Double-A Montgomery midway through the 2017 campaign.
He opened the season trying to overpower hitters, and allowed 10 earned runs on seven hits and six walks in his first two starts, totaling five innings. His fastball touched 97 mph, but he had no command of the pitch. Tampa Bay’s pitching coaches convinced the southpaw his heater had enough movement at a lower velocity, and he proceeded to rediscover his command while sitting in the 92-93 mph range. He also added a nasty cutter in the upper 80s, as well as a changeup with improving fade and depth, giving him the potential for three above-average offerings.
Cabrera could emerge as a starter or setup man once he adds more strength to his wiry frame.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
W |
L |
ERA |
G |
GS |
2015 |
Princeton (APP) |
R |
0 |
0 |
3.18 |
5 |
2 |
2016 |
Bowling Green (MWL) |
LoA |
11 |
5 |
3.88 |
23 |
22 |
2017 |
Charlotte, FL (FSL) |
HiA |
4 |
5 |
2.84 |
13 |
12 |
|
Montgomery (SL) |
AA |
5 |
4 |
3.62 |
12 |
12 |
Minor League Totals |
22 |
15 |
3.40 |
67 |
49 |
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Year |
Club (League) |
CG |
SV |
IP |
H |
HR |
2015 |
Princeton (APP) |
0 |
0 |
17 |
16 |
0 |
2016 |
Bowling Green (MWL) |
2 |
0 |
116 |
110 |
9 |
2017 |
Charlotte, FL (FSL) |
0 |
0 |
70 |
45 |
3 |
|
Montgomery (SL) |
0 |
0 |
65 |
75 |
6 |
Minor League Totals |
2 |
0 |
297 |
266 |
18 |
|
Year |
Club (League) |
BB |
SO |
K/9 |
WHIP |
AVG |
2015 |
Princeton (APP) |
4 |
19 |
10.1 |
1.18 |
.254 |
2016 |
Bowling Green (MWL) |
48 |
96 |
7.4 |
1.36 |
.255 |
2017 |
Charlotte, FL (FSL) |
25 |
60 |
7.8 |
1.00 |
.185 |
|
Montgomery (SL) |
27 |
51 |
7.1 |
1.58 |
.292 |
Minor League Totals |
107 |
252 |
7.6 |
1.26 |
.242 |
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