Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | HOU | RHP | 37 | 30 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | SL | CH | Cont/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 55/50 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 21 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Below average physical size and frame. Short with a smaller compact frame. Strong and explosive despite size.
Delivery & Mechanics: Sped up operation that starts with a side step and transitions directly into an up tempo elevated leg lift and rushed drive. He manages to stay on time and he does a good job of finishing off over his front side. Three quarters arm action with crossbody finish, falls off hard to the first base side.
Fastball: Below average velocity at 88-92 mph in our looks during the summer of 2019. Cuts the pitch a bit which does create some angle but makes it harder for Bellozo to command. That said, Bellozo tends to be around the strike zone with the pitch and does a good job of working both sides of the plate. A below average offering with some upside for more if he adds a few ticks. Grade: 40
Slider: Sweepy slider in the low-70s, a pitch that worked as a third offering versus Short-Season hitters, but one that will need added velocity for it to play in the upper-levels, shows fairly strong command of the pitch and an ability to sequence keeping it in below average range and out of poor territory. Grade: 40
Changeup: Above average feel for the changeup at an early stage in his professional career. Shows good tumble and fade and he shows the ability to land it armside and gloveside. Above average run and shows the ability to consistently pronate. Best bat missing pitch, and his feel for the pitch overwhelmed short season hitters. Grade: 50
Control and Command: Advanced strike throwing profile that plays up the entire arsenal. Ability to manipulate any of his pitches and land them to all four quadrants. Despite sped up off-beat operation stays remarkably on time at foot plant and release, traits that lend themselves to repeatability. Rarely misses the zone with any of his pitches. High level of efficiency has translated to results, as Bellozo has walked just 28 walks over 110 professional innings (6.7% walk rate). Shows four quadrant command. Control: 55 | Command: 50
Overall: Below average stuff with above average pitchability and feel. Bellozo is a different bred from other Astros pitchers who tend to be rich on stuff and poor on command. An advanced strike thrower at a young age. His feel for his changeup gives him a chance at a bullpen role despite his current below average fastball velocity. Feel to pitch goes a long way. Unfortunately it's hard to project much in the way of physical gains for a body type so slight. A fun arm, but ultimately a misfit toy that falls into the Up/Down profile bucket.
OFP: 30
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
