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Diamondbacks Top Prospect #29: RHP Kevin Ginkel

Name: Kevin Ginkel

DOB: 3/24/1994 (Age 24)

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 210

Acquired: 22nd Round Pick, 2016 MLB Draft

Position: Reliever

Most Notable Tool: Mid 90s Fastball

Season Stats: 54 games, 6-1, 1.41 ERA, 70 IP, 9/13 SV, 37.2% GB rate, 100/12 K/BB, 0.82 WHIP

2018 Season Summary: Kevin Ginkel entered the season as a no-name reliever prospect with a strong fastball/slider combo but didn’t stand out statistically. That changed in 2018 where he dominated in two stops.