Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PHI | LHP | 14 | 40 |
Grades Update: Feb 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | SL | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 50 | 45/45 |
Feb 2021 Report
Evaluator: Joe Doyle
Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 240 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Round 4
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Long, well-built, sturdy build. Solid upper half, a bit thinner lower half. Tall frame, but has a slight muscular build with broad shoulders and strong legs. Prototypical starting pitcher build with durable physique. Miller will need to utilize his lower half a bit better if he's to get the most out of his large frame and get higher consistent readings on the radar gun.
Delivery & Mechanics: Upper-body heavy with some energy loss in the lower half. Arm action can get long as Miller tends to berak hands late and lacks elbow spiraling. Rhythm and timing in the delivery has been an issue and inconsistent for Miller in the past, though that seems to be cleaning itself up as he's become comfortable in pro ball.
Fastball: Generally a low-90s offering, up to 95. Miller's fastball has above average spin and does possess a good bit of hop as it reaches the plate. Shows a better ability to spot the pitch off the plate as opposed to pitching inside to lefties; more comfortable landing the heater glove-side. Command can waver and velo tends to dip after 60 or so pitches. Grade: 50
Slider: Low 80s breaking ball, up to 85. Gyro-heavy slider with great depth and tunnel off the fastball. Big swing and miss pitch. Devestating when ahead in the count. Hasn't shown the ability to pitch backwards. Slider success may be incumbent on strides taken with fastball command. Easy plus pitch when useable. Grade: 60
Changeup: Mid 80s offering, peaking at 86. Miller does an efficient job killing spin on the changeup and separation off the fastball is good. Has been more effective against lefties into their backfoot. Not a ton of depth on the pitch, but good fading life. Command is fringy, but can be an out-pitch to left-handed hitters. Not as effective in live looks against righties. Grade: 50
Control and Command: Command on the fastball will be the biggest question mark on Miller moving forward. The slider and changeup are both spotted with the propensity expected from secondary offerings, but too often he's found himself falling behind in counts and having to serve up a fastball to good hitters. Control: 45 | Command: 45
Overall: Miller is a very big, very strong left-handed pitcher. The body absolutely looks like it could withstand the rigors of starting at the next level, but he'll need to clean things up to reach that ceiling. Command is the biggest thing holding him back, as well as potentially a couple notches on the radar gun. The slider is a no-doubt swing-and-miss offering, especially playing off his high-spin fastball, but he'll need to show the ability to get ahead more in counts if he's to pitch more than an inning or so at a time.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: Moderate
