Cleveland Indians: Top 30 Prospects Countdown, 21-25

No. 24: Joey Cantillo

Arriving as part of the Mike Clevinger trade, Joey Cantillo actually dropped on the prospect list from where he previously was after the trade. At just 21-years old, there’s still a lot of time for Cantillo to grow. He has just three seasons in the minors under his belt, but he’s yet to pitch above High-A, having just three games there.

Overall, Cantillo has had a good amount of success in the minors, maintaining an ERA of 2.51 over 168.2 innings pitched. He’s also put together a 13-7 record in those 41 games while adding 221 strikeouts. Being able to keep a low ERA while also logging 11.8 strikeouts per nine is a good sign, especially for a left-handed pitcher.

All those stats came in the San Diego minor leagues, so it will be interesting to see how he progresses through the Cleveland Indians organization that has become known for producing pitching talent. He has a good chance to move up quickly and could very well be one of the players with a shot to crack the rotation in the next few years. The combination of his age, stats and being left-handed makes him an intriguing option for the future of the club.