Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYM | RHP | 29 | 35 |
Grades Update: Feb 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 50 | 60 | 45/40 |
Feb 2021 Report
Evaluator: Anthony Franco
Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 5
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Listed at 5'10, 170. On the smaller side for a big league pitcher, particularly a reliever. In good shape but not an overpowering mound presence.
Mechanics: Works exclusively from the stretch. Delivery has a lot of moving parts, with glove and front leg jumping forward toward the hitter. Short arm action makes it difficult to pick the ball up out of his hand. High 3/4 arm slot. Average athlete.
Fastball: 92-94 MPH fastball. Lacks life; doesn't get many chases above the belt and can get barreled up in strike zone. Grade: 50
Curveball: Breaking ball drives the profile. It's a plus low-80's curve with bite and power. 11-5 shape. Plays best when located down and glove-side and is particularly tough for right-handed hitters to pick up. Grade: 60
Control and Command: More consistent throwing the fastball in the zone than the breaking ball. Works north-south with the fastball but doesn't look as comfortable commanding it glove-side. Control: 45 | Command: 40
Overall: Gilliam profiles as an up-and-down reliever. I'd like to see him lean on the curveball a little more early in counts because the fastball, despite average velocity, is hittable in the strike zone. A breaking ball-first approach would likely lead to high walk rates but enable him to continue to miss bats at the big league level, as he's done with ease in the minors. Gilliam could be an option for the MLB bullpen next year.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Low
