Rank History
Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | PIT | RHP | 22 | 45 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP | Role | FB | CB | SL | Ctr/Cmd |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
45 | 40 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55/50 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo
Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 187 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 IFA
RuleV: 2025
Physical Description: Trim, wiry build. Sloping shoulders, with long, tapering legs, Long, loose arms. Room to fill out, get stronger.
Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Starts with his right arm dangling down, pauses, with his left leg back then drives it up right under his chest then points as he drives towards home plate. Hand break, modest leg kick. Long, loose arm action. Repeats delivery consistently.
Fastball: Sits at 89-91 t193. Projected FB velocity with physical maturity. Natural tail & sink. Occasionally rides up. Grade: 45
Curveball: Sits at 71-74 with big 11/5 depth.needs some fine-tuning. Commands it; Continued pro instruction could improve the offering. Good velocity. Grade: 40
Slider: Sits at 78-80. Bites when it stays on top 1ith 10/4 tilt. Does show late life, dives at the end. Grade: 45
Control and Command: His control is advanced for his age as he can throw strikes early in the count. Repeats delivery well. Slider and curveball will improve with instruction. Slider can hang in the zone, needs to hit the target consistency. Control: 50 | Command: 40
Overall: He has above-average control for his age. Potential to grow into his size, allowing him to be a much more effective starter. Needs to work on his curve to be an effective third pitch. The slider has some good potential as a good strikeout pitch. Very mature for his age and looks like he has the endurance to be a starter.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Long Reliever or Spot Starter
Risk: High