Track Record: Endersby threw just 45.1 collegiate innings in a circuitous career. He came to Cal State Fullerton as an infielder and made occasional relief appearances, but transitioned to a full-time pitcher once he transferred to Division II Concordia-Irvine (Calif.) in 2020. Endersby made just five starts there before the pandemic shutdown, but the Astros still signed him as an undrafted free agent for $20,000 following the five-round draft. Endersby reached Double-A Corpus Christi with a 3.90 ERA and struck out 10.2 batters per nine innings in his first professional season.
Scouting Report: Endersby has an excellent arsenal for someone with so little in-game pitching experience. He throws a 92-95 mph four-seam fastball that reaches as high as 2,600 rpms with the elevation and ride Houston desires. He throws a big breaking curveball and slider he’s still developing to go along with a below-average changeup. Endersby’s command and control suffer at times from a lack of experience, but the Astros are helping him adjust quickly.
The Future: Endersby should start 2022 back in Double-A. As he gains more innings and experience, he could cement himself as valuable rotation depth.
Scouting Reports
BA Grade: 40/High
Track Record: Endersby threw just 45.1 collegiate innings in a circuitous career. He came to Cal State Fullerton as an infielder and made occasional relief appearances, but transitioned to a full-time pitcher once he transferred to Division II Concordia-Irvine (Calif.) in 2020. Endersby made just five starts there before the pandemic shutdown, but the Astros still signed him as an undrafted free agent for $20,000 following the five-round draft. Endersby reached Double-A Corpus Christi with a 3.90 ERA and struck out 10.2 batters per nine innings in his first professional season.
Scouting Report: Endersby has an excellent arsenal for someone with so little in-game pitching experience. He throws a 92-95 mph four-seam fastball that reaches as high as 2,600 rpms with the elevation and ride Houston desires. He throws a big breaking curveball and slider he's still developing to go along with a below-average changeup. Endersby's command and control suffer at times from a lack of experience, but the Astros are helping him adjust quickly.
The Future: Endersby should start 2022 back in Double-A. As he gains more innings and experience, he could cement himself as valuable rotation depth.
Track Record: Endersby threw just 45.1 collegiate innings in a circuitous career. He came to Cal State Fullerton as an infielder and made occasional relief appearances, but transitioned to a full-time pitcher once he transferred to Division II Concordia-Irvine (Calif.) in 2020. Endersby made just five starts there before the pandemic shutdown, but the Astros still signed him as an undrafted free agent for $20,000 following the five-round draft. Endersby reached Double-A Corpus Christi with a 3.90 ERA and struck out 10.2 batters per nine innings in his first professional season.
Scouting Report: Endersby has an excellent arsenal for someone with so little in-game pitching experience. He throws a 92-95 mph four-seam fastball that reaches as high as 2,600 rpms with the elevation and ride Houston desires. He throws a big breaking curveball and slider he’s still developing to go along with a below-average changeup. Endersby’s command and control suffer at times from a lack of experience, but the Astros are helping him adjust quickly.
The Future: Endersby should start 2022 back in Double-A. As he gains more innings and experience, he could cement himself as valuable rotation depth.
Endersby has the kind of backspinning, up-in-the-zone fastball carry that the Astros love, and his repertoire is even more enticing now that he's added a usable slider.
Career Transactions
RHP Jimmy Endersby roster status changed by Houston Astros.
RHP Jimmy Endersby assigned to Houston Astros.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated RHP Jimmy Endersby.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys transferred RHP Jimmy Endersby to the Development List.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated RHP Jimmy Endersby.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys transferred RHP Jimmy Endersby to the Development List.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated RHP Jimmy Endersby.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys transferred RHP Jimmy Endersby to the Development List.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated RHP Jimmy Endersby.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys transferred RHP Jimmy Endersby to the Development List.
RHP Jimmy Endersby roster status changed by Houston Astros.
Houston Astros invited non-roster RHP Jimmy Endersby to spring training.
Download our app
Read the newest magazine issue right on your phone