TRACK RECORD: When other Astros' prospects proved unready to break into the rotation, Urquidy stepped in and even picked up a win in Game 4 of the World Series after throwing five scoreless innings. Urquidy, who was known as Jose Luis Hernandez until the 2019 season, had Tommy John surgery in 2017 and came into 2019 having not pitched above Class A.

SCOUTING REPORT: The Astros have a large number of pitching prospects who can throw harder than Urquidy and several who can spin a ball better. But his consistent ability to locate with plus control and command makes him quite effective. Urquidy has touched as high as 96-97 mph, but his average fastball generally sits 92-94. He throws his plus 82-84 mph changeup with excellent conviction. He's happy to double or triple-up with it as he believes in its deception and late-drop. He also has an average slider and a fringe-average curve. His slider plays up because it lives on the glove-side low-and-away corner.

THE FUTURE: Urquidy doesn't wow and his body is already mature, but he showed he can deceive and keep hitters uncomfortable. He's a solid back-end starter thanks to his control.