beckdawg
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He's 28 so not exactly young. Looks like he may have a history of injuries too. But he's got a rather absurd k/bb rate. A 3 ratio is generally quite good there(like 9 k/9 to 3 bb/9 would be an ace level pitcher). In the minors he had a 3.88 bb/9 ratio(9.0 k/9 to 2.3 bb/9 over 366.0 IP). I'm guessing here that the Padres have moved him to the bullpen. But he does have starter level stuff. Interesting arm nonetheless.
Edit: forgot to mention he was a 2nd round pick from the mets in 2011. Here's a few comments from mlb.com's prospect stuff
2012 #15
2013 #12
2014 #14
2015 #15(in pads system now)
Edit: forgot to mention he was a 2nd round pick from the mets in 2011. Here's a few comments from mlb.com's prospect stuff
2012 #15
The Mets moved Mazzoni into a starting role in 2012, after using him in relief during his pro debut. He hasn’t fared as well as a starter, struggling with command and striking out fewer batters. The North Carolina State product has an excellent fastball, a curve and a splitter. He throws strikes, maintains velocity deep into starts and has a pretty clean delivery. The Mets know, though, that if starting doesn’t work out, it looks like he could move very quickly as a power-armed reliever. The Mets have continued to challenge him, promoting him to Double-A Binghamton in mid-June.
2013 #12
Scouting Grades* (present/future): Fastball: 6/6 | Slider: 4/5 | Splitter: 4/5 | Control: 5/6 | Overall: 4/5
The North Carolina State product is already on the fast track, reaching Double-A in his first full season of pro ball. While he might have a somewhat limited ceiling, the right-hander does have the chance to have three at-least-average pitches with above-average control. It starts with his above-average fastball that has good life to it. His secondary pitches both grade out as future average, with a late-breaking slider and a splitter he uses as his offspeed pitch. While he faded down the stretch, he did show the ability to dominate at the Double-A level, giving hope that he may not be too far from being big-league ready, either as a mid-range starter or a very effective reliever if his secondary offerings don't improve.
2014 #14
Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Splitter: 45 | Control: 55 | Overall: 45
Mazzoni started his professional career quickly, reaching Double-A Binghamton in his first full season. His ceiling is somewhat limited, but his advanced feel for pitching and three-pitch arsenal make him a solid prospect.
Mazzoni throws his fastball in the low-90s, with good movement. He throws a splitter in lieu of a changeup, and his slider has good late break to it. Mazzoni will need to be a little more consistent with his secondary stuff, but both pitches have the potential to be average offerings.
Mazzoni missed the first few months of the 2014 season due to a right lat strain, but he quickly got back up to speed once he returned to action. Though New York still sees him as a starter, his power stuff would play up in the bullpen. Mazzoni is nearly ready for a chance to contribute in either role in the Major Leagues.
2015 #15(in pads system now)
Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Splitter: 45 | Control: 55 | Overall: 45
Mazzoni looked like he might race to the Mets rotation after signing as a second-round pick from North Carolina State in 2012, but knee and lat issues slowed his progress the next two seasons. New York dealt him and lefty prospect Brad Wieck to the Padres for Alex Torres at the end of spring training this year.
Primarily a starter with the Mets, Mazzoni became a full-time reliever upon joining his new organization. He took to his new role and made his big league debut less than a month after the trade, though command woes led him to getting rocked in his first three separate stints with San Diego.
As is the case with most pitchers, Mazzoni saw his stuff tick up when he came out of the bullpen. He now sits at 92-95 mph and touches 97 with his fastball, and his slider is harder and sharper. He also uses a splitter as a third pitch.