Joel Lara

Joel Lara is a 19-year-old RHP in the NYM organization, currently at the Low-A level. Across 28.0 innings, Joel has posted a 6.43 ERA with a 5.91 xFIP and 1.46 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 21.5% against a 15.4% walk rate, a 6.1% K-BB% and 10.8% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 91.4 mph (topping at 99.4) with +6.4" of induced vertical break and a -5.90° vertical approach angle.