• Full name Zachary Michele Jemiola
  • Born 04/06/1994 in Temecula, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Great Oak
  • Drafted in the 9th round (288th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2012 (signed for $128,500).
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    Jemiola came out of the chute strong, flashing some 94-96 mph heat early in the spring, but his stock has slid precipitously since then. That's partly because he missed about three weeks after hitting hit by a pitch on his shoulder, and since he returned his stuff and command have dropped off. He still sits in the 88-90 mph range and bumps 91-92, and his slurvy slider has a chance to be average down the line. He has some feel for a changeup that he uses sparingly. Jemiola has become something of a mess mechanically--he has a short stride, an inconsistent arm slot and release point, a tendency to decelerate his arm and then recoil. Scouts seem content to let him to go to UC Riverside, where he has a chance to develop into a quality pick in three years, because his arm strength is undeniable.

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