Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYM | RHP | 31 | 35 |
Grades Update: Feb 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 30 | 60 | 45/40 |
Feb 2021 Report
Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows
Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: Eligible
Physical Description: Slender build on the mound. Lacks solid size and height, but uses his long arms and legs. Can add more weight to his frame, doesn't have eye-popping velocity.
Mechanics: Pitches from a high 3/4 slot, from the right side. Has a quick motion and high leg kick, gets good extension. No hiccups in delivery, clean mechanics throughout. Consistent delivery produces solid command.
Fastball: Low-to-mid 90s offering that lacks spin and movement. Fastball primarily sits 92-92, saw an uptick to 95-96 last season. Lacks swing-and-miss movement. Struggles with command at times, pitch gets barreled for extra bases. Average fastball offering. Grade: 50
Curveball: Low-to-mid 70s curveball that lacks consistency of a third pitch. Rarely thrown in his arsenal. Shows promising 12-6 break at times, lacks consistency and depth. Needs more reps and improvement. Grade: 30
Changeup: Low-80s changeup with great tunnel and depth. Changeup is a plus off-speed pitch with great depth and shape. Thrown low in the zone for plenty of whiffs. Dip in velocity from fastball creates good separation. Spots it well armside. Grades as plus pitch with great movement and shape. Grade: 60
Control and Command: Solid command makes up for lack of eye-popping stuff. Locates pitches well low and away. Has a great feel for his changeup, throws it with confidence in any count. Fastball hangs over the plate at times, needs improvement. Throws consistent strikes and forces soft contact. Control: 45 | Command: 40
Overall: Butto's changeup is arguably the best in the Mets' system, but the rest of his arsenal lacks eye-opening features. Despite an increase in velocity, His fastball remains inconsistent and needs improvement while his curveball is vastly behind as a third pitch. Butto's solid command gives him a safer floor as a reliever, but lacks the ceiling and stuff of a starter.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate
