Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SEA | RHP | 34 | 35 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 50 | 55 | 45 | 55/50 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Alex Jensen
Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R-R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 6
RuleV: 2024
Physical Description: Long, lanky 6'2 190-pound frame with some projection remaining despite a thinner frame. Room for another 10 pounds or so. Pretty even weight distribution throughout his body, could potentially add velocity by strengthening his lower half a bit. Good athlete who stood out with the bat as well. Competitor makeup.
Delivery & Mechanics: Loose arm action that he repeats well despite some effort to his delivery. Arm speed stands out and indicates a chance to increase velocity with added strength. Will need to revisit after seeing his post TJS delivery. Loose, high 3/4 delivery that is repeated well despite some effort. Repeats his release points well with all three offerings. Generally shows good composure from the stretch. Could use MLB level coaching to tone down the effort in the finish of his delivery.
Fastball: Fastball sits in the mid to low 90's when healthy. Fairly average movement profile in the past (though Wiener and Co have been wizards at optimizing this pitch) with his 4S. Plus arm speed and projection indicate a velocity uptick could be coming. Finds the zone well with the pitch. Currently control over command. 88-90 2S is used as a weapon against left-handed hitters. Also thrown consistently for strikes. Right now, it's an average fastball, but the tools are there for it to jump a grade. Grade: 50
Curveball: This is easily Limoncelli's best pitch. Mid 70's velocity with more power coming. Limoncelli clearly has a natural feel for spin and control/command of the pitch is well beyond his years. Big bend creates swing and miss but it's the ability to locate that makes the pitch devastating. Easy above average pitch that becomes plus with a tick of added power. Grade: 55
Changeup: This is a developing pitch for Limoncelli, who had little need to use the pitch as a cold-weather prep arm. He finds the zone with the pitch that sits 83-85. He mimics his FB arm-action well, but the pitch can blend in with the fastball movement and needs to add a bit more velocity separation to work against better hitters. Enough here to use against lefties but the pitch clearly hasn't reached it's ceiling yet. Should be enough here to become average with time, but not there yet. Grade: 45
Control and Command: Control is above command now, but Limoncelli pounds the zone with all four pitches. He repeats his release well and given his natural athleticism, that should continue. Command is still coming with reps and coaching, but he still has well above average command for his age and background. Average right now, with a realistic chance to take another step forward. Control: 50 | Command: 50
Overall: A TJS survivor from his senior year from New York, we really only have his junior year summer to go on for a healthy Limoncelli, but that performance was very encouraging. Prior to injury, Limoncelli was getting late day one hype and had "helium" hype. His natural blend of athleticism, control and physical projection is one that the Mariners have had great success with in recent years. He draws plus reviews on and off the field for his makeup. Potential breakout player in the system if fully healthy. Some relief risk given the injury history, frame and lack of a true solid changeup.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
