Joel Lara

Joel Lara is a 19-year-old RHP in the NYM organization, currently at the Low-A level. Across 66.2 innings, Joel has posted a 5.54 ERA with a 5.53 xFIP and 1.44 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 24.9% against a 17.2% walk rate, a 7.7% K-BB% and 10.6% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 91.6 mph (topping at 99.4) with +8.0" of induced vertical break and a -5.71° vertical approach angle.