Go Kamamoto
| AB | 14 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .214 |
| OBP | .214 |
| SLG | .357 |
| HR | 0 |
- Full name Go Kamamoto
- Born 09/03/1993 in
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: L / Throws: R
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Diplan trained with Luis Polonia in the Dominican Republic, where he separated himself as the top pitcher on the international market for 2013 after throwing two perfect innings with three strikeouts at an MLB showcase in January. When he became eligible to sign on July 2, the Rangers signed him for $1.3 million. At 17, Diplan already flashes three average or better pitches. Before signing, he sat at 89-92 mph and peaked at 94, then at instructional league he hit 96. While Diplan has a small 5-foot-10 frame, he has terrific arm speed, so there could be more velocity coming. His curveball has good depth and rotation, giving him another potentially above-average pitch. He hasn't needed to use his changeup much, but it's flashed average at times. Diplan has some effort and herky-jerky action in his delivery, which leads him to lose his release point and causes inconsistent control. His size leads some teams to question whether he may fit better in the bullpen, but he has the arsenal to remain a starter. He earns praise from scouts for his hard-nosed, competitive attitude. Diplan is the most exciting Latin American pitcher the Rangers have signed since Martin Perez. They expect him to make his pro debut in 2014 in the Rookie-level Arizona League.
