Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | RHP | 42 | 30 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | SL | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 55 | 30 | 45/40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 15
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Slightly below average height, broad shoulder boxy frame. No remaining projection, body will require maintenance long term. Below average athleticism.
Delivery & Mechanics: Pitches exclusively from the stretch, high chest glove raise followed by moderate leg kick into drop and drive delivery. Longer arm action, delivers from a high three quarters slot. Arm often off time, lagging behind, below average extension, falls often to the first base side. Effort throughout the delivery.
Fastball: Fastball will sit 92-95 mph bumping 96 mph, moves the pitch around the zone, controls it well on the outer half and can elevate the pitch for swinging strikes. Can work low in the zone but he lacks the release height or sink to make it work. Will lose his release due to his strenuous mechanics and miss his spots for stretches. Still improving command. Grade: 50
Curveball: Loopy 12-6 offering in the 78-81 mph range. More vertical drop than slider with less horizontal and deception. Will spike it at times to get chases. May not be a part of his arsenal long term. Grade: 30
Slider: Good velocity slider with above average horizontal movement and late vertical drop when he buries it. Sits 84-86 mph clocked as high as 88 mph. His best pitch as he shows the ability to manipulate shape and sharpness. Swing and miss offering. Grade: 55
Changeup: 83-86 mph range, not much run or life, poor pitch. Grade: 30
Control and Command: Due to the moving parts, lack of athleticism and stress on Politi's body throughout his motion he has trouble repeating his mechanics and release. Due to this he struggles to hit his spots and at times throw strikes. Control: 45 | Command: 40
Overall: Two average or better pitches with some projection in the fastball and slider. Lacking third pitch to start long term. Possesses enough of a one-two punch in his fastball and slider to fill and up and down relief role long term.
OFP:30
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Low
