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Age: 19
Born: February 1, 1990
San Cristobal, DR
Height: 6-3
Weight: 165
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: Not drafted
How Acquired: International free agent
(July 2006)
ETA: 2012

MLB Comparison: Anibal Sanchez

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Scouting Report: One of the Red Sox' top young Latin pitching prospects, Pimentel has a nice pitcher's frame and a high ceiling. Relies mainly on his 90-92 mph four-seam fastball, but also makes use of an very good curveball and an excellent changeup. Just starting to develop a two-seam cutter as well. His fastball hits the mid-90s when he reaches back, and he may be able to sustain that velocity over full starts when he grows into his frame. Pimentel's changeup is advanced for his age, sitting between 78-82 mph, and has the potential to be a wipeout pitch. 12-6 curveball has the tendency to create a lot of swings and misses, and sits around 76 mph. Curveball has plus potential, but right now he tends to hang it a bit too much. Aggressive - throws strikes with very good command. Also has decent control, he's not going to issue a lot of free passes. 3/4 arm slot, maintains velocity well. Smooth delivery. Learning English at a good pace.

So far in Greenville he's posted a 2.84 ERA with a 73 strikeouts and only 17 walks in 79 innings.