Yimmi Brasoban

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Diego Padres #19 prospect in 2016
  The Padres signed Brasoban in May 2011 for $75,000 as a 17-year-old from the Dominican Republic. A late bloomer, he spent two years in the Dominican Summer League before hitting the U.S. late in 2012. Two more seasons in short-season ball with little success followed before Brasoban finally broke through at low Class A Fort Wayne in 2015. Tantalized by his loose, quick arm and good fastball/slider mix, the Padres built him up as a starter, but they finally moved him to the bullpen in 2015 and saw fantastic results. His fastball shot from 90-94 mph as a starter to 97-98 with late sink, and his slider sharpened into a double-plus weapon to the point that he has what scouts called the best slider in the organization. He has some feel for his changeup, but it's less necessary now in a relief role. So dominant was Brasoban that he ranked fourth in the Midwest League among relievers in lowest opponent average (.199) and fifth in fewest baserunners per nine innings (8.9). He took a big step forward with his control, too, cutting his walk rate to 3.1 batters per nine innings in 2015, and he does a good job keeping the ball in the park. He showed an ability to pitch multiple innings and has embraced his new role as a reliever. A move to Double-A San Antonio is possible in 2016 if he pitches well in spring training.