Julio Valdez

Julio Valdez is a 21-year-old RHP in the CHC organization, currently at the CPX→LoA level. Across 37.0 innings, Julio has posted a 7.54 ERA with a 5.80 xFIP and 1.78 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 16.1% against a 12.2% walk rate, a 3.9% K-BB% and 12.8% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 90.0 mph (topping at 98.6) with +10.9" of induced vertical break and a -6.50° vertical approach angle.