Julio Valdez

Julio Valdez is a 21-year-old RHP in the CHC organization, currently at the CPX→LoA level. Across 48.2 innings, Julio has posted a 7.03 ERA with a 6.10 xFIP and 1.75 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 15.5% against a 13.3% walk rate, a 2.1% K-BB% and 11.8% 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.