• Full name Gabriel Llanes
  • Born 01/15/1996 in Downey, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Downey
  • Drafted in the 15th round (445th overall) by the New York Mets in 2014 (signed for $300,000).
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    A Fresno State commit, Downey has mostly flown under the radar, but some scouts are intrigued by his projectable 6-foot-4, 180-pound frame and athleticism. He has shown 89-91 mph velocity with sink this spring and has a chance to throw harder as he matures. He has the makings of a promising slider with some power and depth, but it is very inconsistent at this stage. Llanes is just raw; his delivery has improved since the fall but still has a ways to go. And he'll need to develop a third pitch to stick as a starter. Llanes is likely to wind up at Fresno State, where he could blossom into a quality prospect in three years.

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