Episode Details

Pirates pitching prospect Reinold Navarro possesses one of the most electric fastballs in the organization, and it may be one of the best pitches in all of Minor League Baseball.

Jim and Anthony Murphy break down what makes the 19-year-old left-hander’s fastball so difficult to hit, the development of his slider and changeup, and the extreme strikeout numbers he has produced with Bradenton.

There is also one major concern. Navarro is still walking nearly one batter per inning. Can he improve his command enough to remain a starter, or is his future as a potentially dominant late-inning reliever?

In this episode:

• Why Navarro’s fastball grades as a potentially elite pitch
• How his changeup has developed against right-handed hitters
• The command issues holding him back
• Why his upside remains impossible to ignore
• Whether Navarro could eventually become an elite closer

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