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St. Lucie Mets' Pitching Prospect Review
NYF looks at the peripheral stats for the 2004 St. Lucie pitchers to project development.
-by NYFansOnly.com Nov 3, 2004
St. Lucie Mets' Position Prospect Review
NYF looks at the peripheral stats for the 2004 St. Lucie batters to project development.
-by NYFansOnly.com Nov 1, 2004
Introducing Your 2003 St. Lucie Mets
Get a closer look at the Mets' prospects currently playing for the St. Lucie Mets, including photos!
-by PinstripesPlus.com Apr 24, 2003
Preseason: The Top 40 Mets' Prospects
With the Mets' minor league season upon us, Calvin releases his preseason Top 40 Mets' Prospects.
-by PinstripesPlus.com Apr 2, 2003
Overview of Starting Pitching Prospects - Part I
Calvin gives a prospect-by-prospect breakdown for Norfolk, Binghamton, and St. Lucie starters.
-by PinstripesPlus.com Feb 2, 2003
Overview of Starting Pitching Prospects - Part II
Calvin gives a prospect-by-prospect breakdown for Cap City, Brooklyn, and Kingsport starters.
-by PinstripesPlus.com Feb 1, 2003

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Luz Portobanco
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 200
Position: P

Bats: R
Throws: R
Date of Birth: 09/15/1979
Birthplace: Miami,  FL
Experience: Prospect


Biography:
Luz Portobanco was selected in the 36th round of the 2000 draft. He attended Miami Dade Community College. Portobanco hails from Nicaragua.

Portobanco dramatically reduced his hit per inning ratio in 2001 which accounts for the drop ERA. He has also given up only 1 home run instead of the 3 home runs in 2000. He has also improved his strike out per inning pitch ratio from 6 per 9 innings to 7 per 9 innings while maintaining an excellent walk per 9 inning ratio.