Adbert Alzolay Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects
TRACK RECORD: Alzolay signed with the Cubs for just $10,000 when he was 17. He soared to Double-A in a breakout 2017 season, but injuries to his lat and biceps limited him the next two years. He still made his major league debut in 2019 and returned to the majors in 2020, where he posted a 2.96 ERA in six appearances.
SCOUTING REPORT: Alzolay added a two-seam fastball and slider to his repertoire in 2020, giving him five distinct pitches. His fastballs both range from 93-97 mph, with his riding four-seamer more effective than his fading two-seamer, and his mid-80s slider has become a dominant swing-and-miss pitch. He has both a vertical, late-breaking version of his slider and a sharp, horizontal one when he moves to more of a cutter grip. His changeup is an above-average pitch that runs away from lefties and his snapping, low-80s curveball is a solid offering that gets a lot of called strikes. Alzolay pounds the strike zone when he has a good pace, but his control and deception suffer when he rushes through his delivery.
THE FUTURE: Alzolay’s expanded pitch mix has solidified his future as part of the Cubs’ rotation. He should take his place there in 2021.
