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Patrick Monteverde is a fantasy baseball SP prospect sleeper and minor leaguer to know. Read our MLB prospects outlooks for fantasy baseball rookies and call-ups.
PROSPECT: Patrick Monteverde, SP, Miami Marlins
ANALYSIS: Drafted in the 8th round out of Texas Tech in 2021 by the Marlins, Monteverde was viewed as a late bloomer in college after having Tommy John surgery and the pandemic wipe out two years of his college time. In his first full season, Monteverde put up strong numbers with a 3.20 ERA and 122 strikeouts over 109 2/3 innings.
The beginning of the 2023 season has seen Monteverde blow hitters away at a surprising rate, with a 1.29 ERA over 42 innings, posting a 57/12 BB/K rate. However, he has done this in the Southern League, and whether increases in the effectiveness of his low-90s fastball and collection of average-ish secondary stuff are real or a result of the "sticky ball" being used at that level is to be seen.
VERDICT: Monteverde is a lefty with a strong grouping of offerings and above-average control that gives him a floor of a backend starter. However, he may have to change organizations to get that chance with the depth of pitching in Miami. No need to rush out yet, but keep your eyes on his results if he would be promoted or once midseason is done and the ball is returned to normal in the Southern League.
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