Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KC | LHP | 35 | 35 |
Grades Update: May 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | SL | CH | Ctr/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 55 | 50 | 30 | 40/30 |
May 2021 Report
Evaluator: Joe Heintskill
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 3
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster
Physical Description: Tall well built pitcher who has broad shoulders and a thick lower half.
Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive. Holds hands at letters but drops them to his waist as his motion starts adding some deception; backside arm path is abbreviated leading into a low 3/4 arm slot with decent arm speed and solid extension.
Fastball: Plus velocity that sits 93-95 t98 with good armside run and sink. Has the potential to generate lots of groundballs; needs to improve command to fully realize the potential of the pitch. Grade: 55
Slider: Sits 87-88 with slurvy 2 to 8 break, can look above-average at times when he stays on top of the pitch but it is generally an average offering. Usable second pitch he can utilize in a relief role. Grade: 50
Changeup: Inconsistent offering; arm speed noticeably slows; on occasion will show some fade however most lack movement; likely not a part of arsenal as he transitions to the bullpen full-time. Grade: 30
Control and Command: Has issues with controlling arsenal especially within the strike zone. Has a tendency to speed up his body during his delivery which causes his arm to lag and his pitches to be left up in the zone. Control: 40 | Command: 30
Overall: Transitioned into a relief role at the end of 2019 and that appears to be his future. Sinker-slider profile with enough pure stuff to handle low leverage innings. Combination of height, arm slot and extension will likely make him tough on left-handed batters. Current command will hold him back but in a bullpen role that should be less of an impediment.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
