Fantasy Prospect Rankings for 2012

didnt see him on either starting or relief pitching lists

3. Jeurys Familia, RHP
DOB: 10/10/89
Height/Weight: 6-3/185
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: 2007, Dominican Republic
2011 Stats: 1.49 ERA (36.1-21-8-36) at High-A (6 G). 3.49 ERA (87.2-85-35-96) at Double-A (17 G)
Tools Profile: Throws hard.

Year in Review: Pitched well in Double- and Triple-A before his season was cut short by shoulder soreness.
The Good: Familia has the best fastball in the system. It sits in the mid-90s, touches the upper 90s, and he seems nearly incapable of throwing it straight, as it has natural boring action. His slider shows flashes of being plus, and he has some idea of how to throw a changeup.
The Bad: Familia’s breaking ball is inconsistent, and his changeup is below-average in terms of movement and arm-side deception. He doesn’t make it look easy, and his limited arsenal, delivery, and recent injuries have many scouts seeing him as a reliever.
Ephemera: Familia didn’t allow a run in the third, fourth, or fifth innings in his six starts for High-A St. Lucie, allowing just six hits over 17 frames.
Perfect World Projection: Middle-of-the-rotation starter or late-inning reliever.
Fantasy Impact: Could be greater if he ends up in the bullpen, as he has ninth-inning possibilities.
Path to the Big Leagues: Familia will remain a starter for now and begin the 2012 season at Triple-A Buffalo.
ETA: Late 2012.

close to MLB ready, mets brass are going to keep him as a starter as long as it keeps working, but his ultimate role is most likely high leverage reliever, should have good K rates in either role