• Full name Jesús G. Luzardo
  • Born 09/30/1997 in Lima, Peru
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 218 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Stoneman Douglas
  • Debut 09/11/2019
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (94th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2016 (signed for $1,400,000).
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    Luzardo appeared to be on his way to pitching himself into the first round this spring. But that early-season momentum was halted when he suffered an injury and required Tommy John surgery in March. Luzardo first stood out for his pitchability and offspeed stuff. But before his injury this spring, he showed improved velocity, running his fastball up to 97 mph. He more typically threw the pitch in the low 90s with good sinking action. He has a good feel for his changeup, which projects as a plus pitch, and can show multiple looks with his breaking ball. Luzardo commands his full arsenal well, and has an advanced understanding of hi scraft. He is committed to Miami, though he could be in play as high as the second round.

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  • Rated Best Changeup in the Oakland Athletics in 2020
  • Rated Best Curveball in the Oakland Athletics in 2019
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Oakland Athletics in 2019

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Career Transactions

  • Venezuela activated LHP Jesús Luzardo.

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