
The Hawaii Tropics selected Mexico City Aztecs reliever Reynaldo Trinidad in the 1st round (10th overall pick) of the Rule 5 Draft. Trinidad was a starter with the AA Parker Pilots in 2061 making 29 starts going 10-10 with a 3.85 ERA. He has a three-pitch mix of a middling fastball, change and cutter sitting on the radar gun at 93-95 mph. Trinidad has 5 stuff but has 7 movement to go with an 8 HRA.
“We like his pitch movement and his ability to limit homers. I’m hoping it translates to the big leagues quickly without much training. His ratings are maxed and appears ready to go.”