Junior Ciprian
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
Ciprian's upper-90s cut-carry fastball and bat-missing slider give him a foundation to advance, while his lean frame leaves meaningful physical projection. The central hurdle is translating raw stuff into consistent strike-throwing and developing a changeup that can handle left-handed hitters; previous control issues and a continued walk rate concern make a rotation outcome uncertain. He has a starter's ceiling if command, third-pitch quality, and workload capacity improve, but the narrower present mix and execution risk point to a relief projection. A middle-relief, up-down outcome is the conservative expectation.
Projected MLB role: up-down reliever
- Position: P
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 75 in
- Weight: 180 lb
- Born: 2005-06-02
- 80Grade overall rank: #652
- 80Grade team rank: #26
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Frequently asked questions
What position does Junior Ciprian play?
Junior Ciprian plays P.
Is Junior Ciprian a left-handed or right-handed player?
Junior Ciprian bats R and throws R.
Where does Junior Ciprian rank as a prospect?
Junior Ciprian is ranked No. 652 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.