Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ARI | LHP | 47 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | SL | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 45/40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Matt Thompson
Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 16th
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Short and athletic frame. More room to fill out and add strength. Good athlete. Long and lanky.
Delivery & Mechanics: Shortened 3/4 delivery from left side. Slower, methodical windup. Clean and reliable mechanics. No hiccups in delivery, smooth and repeatable. Good approach and extension.
Fastball: High 80s-to-low 90s offering that lacks life and velocity. Sits flat and gets barreled in the zone. Relies more on secondaries. Needs more velocity to become an effective pitch. Grade: 40
Curveball: Mid 70s velocity with good depth. 12-to-6 shape. Needs more reps and consistency. Grade: 45
Slider: Low-80s slider with good feel and movement. Throws with confidence. Pitch has late break in the zone. Can locate it well. Grade: 50
Control and Command: Struggles to find the zone with his fastball, will leak it over the plate. Has better command and feel for his secondaries. Control: 45 | Command: 40
Overall: Jones has a good feel for his secondaries, and his athletic frame produces clean mechanics. He needs improved fastball command and velocity to compliment his secondaries. Likely relief arm.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
