Jorge Guzman Is Another Miami Marlins Ace of the Future

The Miami Marlins have another ace down on the farm.

Jorge Guzman, the lone representative of the Jupiter Hammerheads, is throwing consistent heat that could help the parent club down the line. Guzman, who was acquired in the deal that sent Giancarlo Stanton to the New York Yankees, is certainly part of the future of the future of this organization. For the Miami Marlins, it also part of the commitment to trusting the process.

A rotation that features Guzman, Sandy Alcantara and Pablo Lopez should have owner Derek Jeter salivating. Ironically, neither of the three pitchers are homegrown talents and came to the organization in the last 12 months. Just like these Marlins, Guzman is just getting started, Andre C. Fernandez of the Miami Herald explains.

"“Guzman, who has drawn comparisons to Aroldis Chapman for his blazing fastball that reportedly once reached 103 mph, showed some of that power on the mound Sunday during his appearance for the World team in a 10-6 loss to Team USA in the annual MLB Futures Game at Nationals Park,” he said."

If he leaves a lasting impression on the best prospects in baseball, much like Brian Anderson did last season at Marlins Park, the future is ultra-bright in sunny South Florida. Guzman is currently the Marlins No. 3 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline.

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There was some discussion when he was acquired that Guzman would become a converted reliever. Have a power pitcher come in to save games in the ninth inning would be intimidating. But the Marlins have three potential future relievers in Tayron Guerrero, Drew Steckenrider and current closer, Kyle Barraclough. Having too much of a good thing in this situation causes issues for the Marlins.

One or more of these relievers could be traded down the line. Steckenrider and Barraclough have been the subject of trade talk this season.

During the Futures Game, Guzman faced the batters in 2/3 of an inning. He allowed only an infield single that Padres’ outfield prospect Buddy Reed hit. Yes, it was a 100-mph fastball. He threw 10 pitches, drawing rave reviews from opposing prospects.

"“He throws hard and has good movement on his pitches and it definitely wasn’t an easy at-bat,” said Baltimore Orioles prospect Ryan Mountcastle, who faced Guzman first and worked a full count before flying out to left field. “Just being on time [at the plate] with him is the biggest challenge.”"

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If he continues to throw at that pace, he could present challenges to Major League hitters, something that could continue to make a developing pitching staff one of the best in baseball over time.