In early 2022, I saw Carlos Jimenez pitch for the Bradenton Marauders. Of all the players who played in Single-A on that particular day, Jimenez stood out the most.
When talking about players in A-ball standing out, it’s usually for glimpses of potential, rather than being a well-rounded prospect. Jimenez stood out as a fierce competitor with a lively fastball and an advanced changeup, at the young age of 19-years-old. Those pitches led to high strikeout totals, along with control issues as Jimenez worked to refine his command.
Two years later, Jimenez is back at the same level, and still putting up elite swing and miss.