Neiker Palacios

Neiker Palacios is a 19-year-old RHP in the ARI organization, currently at the CPX→LoA level. Across 30.2 innings, Neiker has posted a 2.64 ERA with a 4.10 xFIP and 1.27 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 25.4% against a 11.2% walk rate, a 14.2% K-BB% and 23.1% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 89.9 mph (topping at 94.6) with +9.9" of induced vertical break and a -5.90° vertical approach angle.