Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ARI | RHP | 37 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | SL | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 50 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 40/30 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 5th
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Filled out frame on the mound. Broad shoulders and strong upper half. Long, lanky legs used in his delivery. Near full maturity, little room for added muscle and growth. Profile fits the mold of a reliever.
Delivery & Mechanics: Standard three-quarter slot delivery from the windup/stretch. Solid extension and follow through. Throws behind his front foot for velocity. Loose and quick arm action, struggles with command.
Fastball: Low-90s fastball with solid sink and fade. Thrown like a sinker. Sits 93-94, topped at 96. Has good late life to force soft contact. Doesn't force much swing-and-miss. Maxes out for velocity at times, which doesn't hold up late in innings. Grade: 50
Curveball: Low-to-mid 70s curveball that is rarely thrown. Behind development in comparison to his slider and changeup. Has some depth and downward break. Needs more reps and improvement as a fourth pitch. Grade: 40
Slider: Mid-80s offering that lacks consistent break and movement. Shows signs of good break against righties. Has depth and lateral movement, but stays flat in the zone. Needs improved command to reach its full effectiveness. Grade: 45
Changeup: Low-80s pitch that continues to make strides. Sits 80-81, good velocity drop compared to his fastball. Changeup has good run and fade against lefties and righties. Spots it well armside, generates several swings and misses. Has the potential to become his best off-speed pitch. Grade: 50
Control and Command: Command issues hold back his potential as a starter. Struggles to find the zone in outings. Doesn't locate well, lacks pinpoint accuracy for called strikes. Competitor on the mound, battles back in counts and forces softly hit grounders. Needs improvement to string together innings. Control: 40 | Command: 30
Overall: Pfaadt has a standard four-pitch mix, but command concerns may lend to more time in the bullpen. His fastball has good sink and run to go along with a hard-thrown slider, though his changeup has the potential to become his best off-speed pitch. Pfaadt must improve his command and consistency to make the most of his arsenal.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
