Joel Lara

Joel Lara is a 19-year-old RHP in the NYM organization, currently at the Low-A level. Across 55.0 innings, Joel has posted a 5.40 ERA with a 5.37 xFIP and 1.40 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 24.8% against a 15.7% walk rate, a 9.1% K-BB% and 10.8% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 91.4 mph (topping at 99.4) with +7.5" of induced vertical break and a -5.81° vertical approach angle.