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Justin Valdes
2003 GRAD
 |  RHP/1B
 |  Tampa, FL
MLB DRAFT
ROUND 29 - 2003
COMMITMENT
Best PG Grade
10
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Dunedin Academy Prep
HIGH SCHOOL
6-1
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HEIGHT/WEIGHT
R/R
BATS/THROWS
38 and 2 mos
AGE
17 and 9 mos
Age at 2003 Draft
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PG EVENT RESULTS
90 mph
FB VELO 1/11/2003
LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2003 World Showcase  
Valdes is simply one of the best true pitchers in America. He may not receive the type of draft interest that his ability warrents due to being a "untall" RHP. Make no mistake, he is extra good and has a magical right arm. He was 90 in Ft Myers, but it was so easy he just looks like he has much more in him. He throws 3 very good pitches all in the MLB category. He gets lots of tight spin on his breaking ball in the 74 mph range. Once again it looks like he could throw it harder. His changeup is good too, but he really doesn't need it to dominate in high school. The heater shows uncommon life at times. It is one of the reasons you know theres more there. Without going out on a limb we can safely say that Valdes has college all american written all over him. We think he will pitch in the Big Leagues some day baring injury.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+3 MPH
FB Velo since 12/28/2001
Best PG Grade: 10
PERCENTILE RANKINGS
CLASS OF 2003 in the recorded year
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
FB 90 mph 84 mph
88.52%