Prospect Pad: Ricardo Pinto

By BA Staff
on June 28, 2016

RICARDO PINTO, RHP, Phillies Double-A Reading Born: Jan. 20, 1994. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 165. B-T: R-R. Org Top Prospect

Ranked Phillies' No. 11 prospect after the 2015 season

Ben Badler talks with Phillies righthander Ricardo Pinto in the BA Prospect Pad.

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Career Transactions
Signed as international free agent by Phillies, Dec. 28, 2011
Background
Most hard-throwing young pitchers have to work to find the strike zone. Pinto has always had a knack for throwing strikes which has made him a consistent performer as he climbed through the Phillies’ system.
What to Watch For
Pinto’s 91-95 mph fastball and changeup are both above-average pitches already, but he should be able to stay a starter if his slider continues to improve.

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