Jolon Zhao (Lun)

[JDBrewCrew]

Those wondering more about him should read this article.

 

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2018/09/04/brewers-break-new-ground-signing-chinese-amateur-pitcher-jolon-zhao/1184478002/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

Also has a current scouting report.

 

“Classic three-pitch mix. Fastball’s 91-93. Curveball with good depth and break. Kind of a developing changeup,” Groopman said. “He’s super-intelligent. Super-athletic. He’s got aptitude. Advanced feel on the mound, does the little things that are rare to see for a player of that age – holding runners, fielding his position.”

[clancyphile]

Could be very intriguing in a few years...

[TooLiveBrew]

That was a good read. Fun to see a couple familiar names in front office roles --

 

“I give a lot of credit to our international scouting staff – in particular Taylor Green and Jeff Bianchi – who did a lot of work on him,” Groopman said of the two former Brewers big-leaguers who moved upstairs after their playing days ended. Green is a supervisor of pro scouting.