With the 552nd pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, the Milwaukee Brewers selected Jurrangelo Cijntje, a switch-pitcher from Champagnat Catholic School in Florida.
Cijntje may seem like a novelty similar to former big-leaguer Pat Venditte, but he's anything but. The 18-year-old throws 93 mph from the left side and 95 from the right side and boasts a nasty slider. He also plays shortstop and is a switch-hitter.
He might still commit to Mississippi State, and appeared to confirm he'll go to college on Monday night, but he's got plenty of appeal.
Let’s roll StarkVegas I choose YOU!!🐶
— Loo Cijntje (@_LooCijntje) July 19, 2022
Bio
Age: 18
Position: Switch-pitcher
Height/Weight: 5-11, 180 lbs
Bats/Throws: S/S
School: Champagnat Catholic (Fla.)
NCAA commit: Mississippi State
Pick value: N/A
Tools
- Fastball touches mid-90s from each side
- Nasty slider
- Strikeout stuff
Why fans will love this player
- Said at draft combine he has Marcus Stroman's compete level
- Wants to hit and pitch from both sides
- Inspirational story
- High IQ, speaks four languages
Things he'll need to overcome
- Consistency from both sides
- Inconsistent arm angle from each side
- Hasn't faced stiff competition consistently
Take a look ...
(Video source: MLB Network)
