The Orioles have shipped RHP Kyle Simon and Gabriel Lino to the Phillies for Jim Thome. Here are scouting reports — from their profiles — on the two prospects.
Throws from a low 3/4 arm slot and needs to use his body more in his delivery to take advantage of his good size and frame. Displays solid control of an 89-91 mph fastball that touches 93 mph. Slider needs to better maintain its tight two-plan break; could become above-average pitch. Does a good job of keeping all his pitches down in the zone. Since he comes from the low arm slot, every pitch dances. Stuff could play better in the professional ranks than it did in college. Could be a decent change of pace type arm in the back of a rotation.
Venezuelan catcher with a big league body; athletic. Above-average power potential and solid bat speed. Above-average arm strength — clean transfer and good carry. Can post sub-1.8 pop times when footwork is clean. Has the tools to be a dual threat hitter. Has slight loft in his swing, along with good strength. Does have some trouble with pitch recognition and quality off-speed can hamper him, but bat is quick enough to make up for it.
