| IP | 40.0 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.95 |
| WHIP | 1.380 |
| BB/9 | 2.7 |
| SO/9 | 6.3 |
- Full name Aiden John Jimenez
- Born 10/11/2003 in Roseville, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 209 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Elk Grove
-
Drafted in the 5th round (158th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2025 (signed for $431,900).
View Draft Report
Jimenez was one of the most reliable arms on Arkansas’ 2025 College World Series squad. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound righthander posted a 3.40 ERA with 40 strikeouts to 13 walks over 22 appearances, including two starts. Working from a high three-quarters slot, he sits at 92-94 mph with his fastball and has touched 97. He mixes in a high-80s cutter and a mid-80s slider, the latter of which is his best pitch. The slider generated a 34% whiff rate and 40% chase rate in 2025. Jimenez is a solid athlete with above-average command and control, traits that offer some starting potential in pro ball, though his exclusive use as a college reliever means he carries significant bullpen risk.
Career Transactions
-
RHP Aiden Jimenez assigned to Quad Cities River Bandits from ACL Royals.
-
RHP Aiden Jimenez assigned to Kansas City Royals.
-
Kansas City Royals signed RHP Aiden Jimenez.
