Erick Leal Stats & Scouting Report

IP	1,207.0
ERA	3.85
WHIP	1.269
BB/9	2.8
SO/9	8.2

Full name Erick Alejandro Leal
Born 03/17/1995 in Carabobo, Venezuela
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

Track Record: Leal was signed by the Diamondbacks in 2011, then shipped to the Cubs for outfielder Tony Campana. He missed the 2017 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but boosted his stock with a strong year at high Class A Myrtle Beach and an encore performance in the Arizona Fall League.

Scouting Report: Leal typically operates with a fastball that sits at 88-92 mph with a bit of tail, but he really makes his money with a plus changeup. The pitch comes in at 82-84 mph, is thrown with the same conviction as his fastball and shows excellent tumble away from lefthanders. He's got a feel for spinning his curveball as well, though it doesn't quite show the snap needed to be a true out pitch. All of his offerings are boosted a touch by a superb delivery and arm action.

The Future: Leal should get his first taste of the upper levels in 2019 and has a ceiling as a back-end starter or swingman.

Minor League Top Prospects

Leal was signed by the Diamondbacks after the 2011 season and traded to the Cubs before the 2013 season for outfielder Tony Campana. He made tremendous progress this season at Boise to emerge as the team's best starter by season's end. Fellow Boise righty Trevor Clifton throws harder and has more projection, but Leal has good stuff and throws many more strikes. Leal's secondary pitches--a curveball and changeup--are progressing quickly, and he throws both as well as his fastball with confidence. His curve is his best pitch, with a chance to be plus in the future. His fastball averaged 90 mph, and he has added velocity since signing and should continue to do so as he gains strength. He works fast and down in the zone with a good tempo.

Career Transactions

RHP Erick Leal elected free agency.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Leones del Caracas.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated RHP Erick Leal from the 7-day injured list.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders from FCL Yankees.
New York Yankees invited non-roster RHP Erick Leal to spring training.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Leones del Caracas.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to FCL Yankees.
New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Erick Leal to a minor league contract.
Diablos Rojos del Mexico released RHP Erick Leal.
Diablos Rojos del Mexico activated RHP Erick Leal from the reserve list.
Diablos Rojos del Mexico placed RHP Erick Leal on the reserve list.
Diablos Rojos del Mexico activated RHP Erick Leal from the reserve list.
Diablos Rojos del Mexico placed RHP Erick Leal on the reserve list.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Tigres del Licey.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Navegantes del Magallanes.
Navegantes del Magallanes activated RHP Erick Leal.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes traded RHP Erick Leal to Diablos Rojos del Mexico.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes traded RHP Erick Leal to Diablos Rojos del Mexico.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes activated RHP Erick Leal from the 15-day injured list.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes placed RHP Erick Leal on the 15-day injured list.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Rieleros de Aguascalientes.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Venezuela.
RHP Erick Leal and assigned to Venezuela.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Tiburones de La Guaira.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Navegantes del Magallanes.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Mexican League Norte All-Stars.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Venezuela.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes activated RHP Erick Leal from the reserve list.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes activated RHP Erick Leal from the reserve list.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes placed RHP Erick Leal on the reserve list.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes activated RHP Erick Leal.
Venezuela activated RHP Erick Leal from the reserve list.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes placed RHP Erick Leal on the reserve list.
P Erick Leal assigned to Rieleros de Aguascalientes .
RHP Erick Leal, and assigned to Navegantes del Magallanes.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Navegantes del Magallanes.
RHP Erick Leal elected free agency.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Tennessee Smokies from Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from Cubs Extended Spring Training.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Cubs Extended Spring Training from Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Navegantes del Magallanes.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Mesa Solar Sox.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from Tennessee Smokies.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Tennessee Smokies from Cubs Extended Spring Training.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Cubs Extended Spring Training from Tennessee Smokies.
Tennessee Smokies activated RHP Erick Leal from the 60-day disabled list.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Tennessee Smokies from Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
Myrtle Beach Pelicans activated RHP Erick Leal from the 7-day disabled list.
Myrtle Beach Pelicans sent RHP Erick Leal on a rehab assignment to AZL Cubs.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to AZL Cubs.
Myrtle Beach Pelicans placed RHP Erick Leal on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to July 18, 2016.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from South Bend Cubs.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to Navegantes del Magallanes.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to South Bend Cubs from Eugene Emeralds.
Erick Leal assigned to Boise Hawks from AZL Cubs.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to AZL Cubs.
RHP Erick Leal roster status changed by DSL D-backs.
Chicago Cubs traded CF Tony Campana to Arizona Diamondbacks for RHP Jesus Castillo and RHP Erick Leal.
RHP Erick Leal assigned to DSL D-backs.
Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent RHP Erick Leal to a minor league contract.