Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAD | RHP | 29 | 40 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CT | SL | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 55/50 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 33
RuleV: Eligible
Physical Description: Tall and broad shouldered with long limbs. Looks bigger than his listed 6-2 190 lbs. Some projection remaining and minimal maintenance concerns.
Delivery & Mechanics: Sets up in the stretch slightly offset on the first base side. Keeps hands extended at glove break through a sharp rapid contracting movement headed off by a high leg lift, before exploding toward the plate slinging the ball from a high three quarters release. It's a violent motion that comes on you quickly, perfect for relief.
Fastball: Sits 94-96 mph predominantly running it up to 98 mph at its hottest. Two variations of the fastball in a four-and two-seam of similar velocity. Works due to de Geus's velocity and ability to command it and work in the zone consistently. Grade: 50
Cutter: Sits 87-90 mph getting up as high as 91 mph, higher spin pitch at 2800 rpm range more rise than his slider with less horizontal movement. True cutter and de Geus' go to put away pitch. Shows command consistently with the pitch and locates higher in the zone than he does with the slider. Grade: 55
Slider: High spin offering with averages in the 2600-2800 rpm range also throws a slightly different curveball variation. Hammer breaking ball with a good amount of vertical drop. de Geus pairs this with his fastball and cutter to generate a high rate of swings and misses. Grade: 50
Control and Command: Despite his wild motion De Geus continues to pound the zone and hit his spots. He's been an elite strike thrower over his first few seasons of pro ball and I don't anticipate that stopping. Commands his pitches well, though he could still improve a little with his secondaries. Control: 55 | Command: 50
Overall: A legitimate relief prospect with a shot at MLB innings in 2021. Left unprotected in the Rule Five and might be of interest to the right club. He combines strike throwing, deception, and bat missing ability and as a relief only arm it's an easy profile to stuff into a bad 25-man roster. Should he sneak through he has a chance to be another good reliever in the Dodgers stable.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter - Low Leverage Relief
Risk: Moderate
