Most Viewed Profiles of 2021: No. 8 Jose Pena

December 22, 2021
Rocco Iervasi
Florida Director of Operations/Area Scout

With 2021 coming to a close, we continue our yearly tradition of highlighting the Top 10 most viewed PBR Profiles in the state of Florida. Each year, millions of PBR Profiles are viewed around the country by coaches, scouts, players, parents, and baseball fans. Over 354,000 profiles were viewed in just Florida alone in 2021. We will continue today by counting down the Top 10 most viewed profiles in the state. This data was collected through Google Analytics.

Continuing at No. 8 with 2021 RHP Jose Pena. Pena was the No. 10 ranked player in the PBR Florida 2021 class from Tampa Preparatory School in Tampa, FL. One of the top right-handed pitchers in the 2021 class, Pena participated in the 2021 Super 60 Pro Showcase. An FIU commit, Pena was selected in the 6th Round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies, and later signed his rookie contract. In 2021, Jose received 1,521 views on his PBR Profile.

No. 8 Jose Pena

Scouting Report

1/17/21

Position: RHP

Body: 6-foot-3, 205-pound athletic frame.

Pitching: Athletic. Up-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, above average arm speed, quick arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T94. 90-92 mph. (Max spin 2580; Avg 2420). Consistent accuracy, running action.

CB: 76-78 mph. Low in the zone control, swing and miss action, 11/5 shape.

CH: 80-81 mph. Arm side control, sinking action.

9/26/20

Positional Profile: RHP - FIU, High follow draft prospect in the 2021 class.
Body: 6-foot-3, 205-pounds. Physical, athletic frame. Room to keep adding strength.

Delivery: Up tempo, repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Quick arm with long to short action. Hides the ball well.
FB: T93, 89-93 mph. Natural ride in the top of the zone. Competitive pitch on both sides of the plate.
CB: 75-78 mph. 11/5 shape. True CB spinning action. Above average pitch with spin rates up to 2600.
CH: 78-80 mph. Fading action. Arm speed the same as a fastball. Above average pitch. Thrown for strikes in any count.