- Full name Roberto Miniel
- Born
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Organization Prospect Rankings
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Miniel was signed as a skinny, raw 17-year-old pitcher in 1997 by famed scout Epy Guerrero. Used as a starter and a reliever the past two years, Miniel came into his own as the best pitcher in Ogden’s rotation in 2000. Getting stronger as he fills out his wiry 6-foot-4 frame, he has a fastball that tops out in the 91-92 mph neighborhood. He also throws a curveball and changeup and has been dabbling with a splitter. A year makes a big difference with some players, especially those signed in their teens, and scouts were amazed at the step forward Miniel took last season. He showed improved control and seemed more confident on the mound. Depending on how things shape up in spring camp, Miniel will begin 2001 at Beloit or high Class A High Desert.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Like his teammate Guerrero, Cristian Miniel repeated the Pioneer League. In Miniel's case, it was his third visit. But it wasn't as if he took his lumps in the other years. He was respectable as a reliever in 1998 and as a starter in 1999. The Brewers are being cautious because Miniel remains rail-thin at 6-foot-4 and 175 pounds. At 20, he's still as much projection as performance. His stuff is average now but there’s plenty of room for improvement. "He throws pretty good now, but I think he's going to add a lot of velocity too," Werner said.
Scouting Reports
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Like his teammate Guerrero, Cristian Miniel repeated the Pioneer League. In Miniel's case, it was his third visit. But it wasn't as if he took his lumps in the other years. He was respectable as a reliever in 1998 and as a starter in 1999. The Brewers are being cautious because Miniel remains rail-thin at 6-foot-4 and 175 pounds. At 20, he's still as much projection as performance. His stuff is average now but there’s plenty of room for improvement. "He throws pretty good now, but I think he's going to add a lot of velocity too," Werner said.