Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | STL | RHP | 30 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | SL | CH | Ctl/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 45 | 45/40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Trevor Hooth
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round CBA
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Long limbs, but the frame is filled out. There isn't much room for any added weight.
Delivery & Mechanics: Works quickly with a quick delivery. Throws from a low 3/4 arm slot. Hands start at chest before dropping down the hip height on the rocker stop. The rise again with the leg left, then start to break as the leg goes down. Finishes with push leg swing high and across. Upper and lower half stay in sync well through delivery.
Fastball: Generally in the low 90's. Will manipulate it between 4 seam and sinker. Sinker generates some arm side run low in the zone. 4 seam mostly used up in the zone. Low and inefficient spin limits the success of the pitch. Grade: 40
Slider: Low 80's in velo. Big sweeping slider that gets a ton of horizontal movement. Used as an out pitch against lefties and righties. Not afraid to double up on it. Gets above average spin. Might not get as many whiffs at higher levels due to its sweepiness. On its own can be a plus pitch, but can play down due to lack of another significant offering. Grade: 55
Changeup: Sits around 85. This pitch is not used very often. Has some nice fade to it. Can change pace when playing off the sinker. Grade: 45
Control and Command: Likes to try to force the front door slider at times, but loses the release point. He's generally around the plate, but the fastball has a tendency to sail. Walks hurt him more than missing over the middle of the plate. Control: 45 | Command: 40
Overall: Part of what helps him is throwing from the unique low 3/4 arm slot. His slider does play, but the question is if it will be enough to carry the profile. His fastball isn't in a place to be a strong enough compliment to the big sweeping breaking ball. His best change to be a big leaguer is by way of a slider heavy approach in the bullpen. Improvements to his fastball to play along with the slider would go a long way with him fitting into high leverage situations.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
