Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | RHP | 6 | 50 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | SL | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 45/40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: John Calvagno
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 240 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible
Physical Description: Filled out quite a bit from his A Ball days. Probably 6'3" 240 lbs. Still just 21, will have to keep an eye on his conditioning. Looks particularly thick in the lower half. Little to no projection remains in frame, will need to maintain conditioning.
Delivery & Mechanics: Utilizes a full wind-up, including hands over head. 1B, 3/4 to low 3/4. An arm heavy delivery and a very quick arm. Lots of effort and head whack. Gets average extension. Repeats pretty well but some inconsistencies with release point. Noticeably overthrowing fairly frequently in multiple looks.
Fastball: Sits 92-97 mph, up to 98 mph at his peak velocity. Heavy fastball, works downhill with run and sink. Mata pitches around the zone but it's a control over command profile. His movement makes his command a struggle. More horizontal movement profile than vertical, struggled to command the pitch consistently in alternate site outings this summer. Mata could probably reach for 100+ in shorter outings, or at least push 99. Grade: 60
Curveball: 10-5, high 70's hook with above average depth and bite when he gets on top of it. Can throw for strike or bury. Grade: 55
Slider: Upper 80's, late, sharp breaking at times but is inconsistent. Has potential to be a put away pitch with more refinement. New to his arsenal, didn't throw a slider while in A-Ball in 2017. Grade: 50
Changeup: Mid 80's change, looks firm and fringy but does play up some due to his ridiculous arm speed. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Solid control when he pitches within himself. Often releases late when he's trying to throw a pitch through a building. Below average command. Control: 45 | Command: 40
Overall: Mata has a very quick arm. He's been young for the level all the way up. Just 21 and in the high minors, so pitchability could take another step forward. There might be enough here for a #4 SP, or perhaps a high leverage reliever. Not sure how well sinkers play in today's MLB, so that might be an adjustment we see.
OFP:50
Role:50-Backend SP or High Leverage Reliever
Risk:Moderate
