Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TEX | RHP | 35 | 40 |
Grades Update: Mar 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Cont/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 50/45 |
Mar 2021 Report
Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows
Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA (SEA)
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Tall and lanky frame on the mound. Has some added muscle to his upper half. Long arms and legs with broad shoulders. More can be packed onto his frame at such a young age, which could up his velocity. Good composure, doesn't look rattled in the moment.
Delivery & Mechanics: Long and loose arm action that plays well within his arsenal. Solid extension and consistent follow through after each pitch. Looks more comfortable from the windup, shortens his action and delivery from the stretch. Three-quarter arm slot. Consistent and repeatable delivery. Ball comes out effectively from his hand. Simple mechanics and overall good approach. Nothing too special, just simple and effective to get through innings.
Fastball: Sits primarily in the low-90s, may reach mid-90s on occasion. Has a bit of late rising action towards the top of the zones. Spots well armside in the strike zone. Grade: 50
Curveball: One of his two off-speed offerings. Sits in the low-70s with below-average break. Lacks much bite or dip in the zone to force whiffs, needs refinement. Does have a bit of spin, but not enough to catch opposing batters off guard. Must improve to be effective at any point. Work in progress, but good building blocks for young player. Grade: 40
Changeup: Second off-speed pitch to counter his fastball. Dip in velocity, but remains flat to the plate. Tumbles, but currently lacks fading action. Better feel for this pitch than his curveball. Commands it well to follow his fastball. Needs to develop for it to become a go-to off-speed offering. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Has good command for a teenager in pro ball. Has confidence to challenge batters with his fastball, and follow it up with one of his off-speed pitches. Hits his spot in the zone with a few quality strikes at times. Pitches locate around the zone, nothing blatantly off target. Rarely has a wicked fastball flying over the catcher's head or a curveball that bounces in the dirt. Repeatable delivery helps him stay balanced and composed. Control: 50 | Command: 45
Overall: Corniell is more of a project than anything at the moment, and that's understandable given his age and place in the organization. For a teenager, he has a solid frame that could add more bulk and help his velocity trend upwards. He also has solid control and command to fill the strike zone. He rarely seems rattled in the moment. His stuff needs to improve for him to find his footing, but he's another name to keep an eye on in Texas' deep farm system.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: Extreme
