Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PIT | RHP | 27 | 40 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Ctr/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 45/40 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo
Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 222 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible
Physical Description: Tall, large frame. Wide shoulders; Strong, well built. Muscular thighs and legs. Can handle more weight. Built like a power forward. Still has room to grow a bit.
Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Starts from the stretch with his back facing the first base side and drives his front front towards home. Long, loose arm action. Hand break, small leg kick. Repeats delivery consistently; Slight head wack after delivery; Occasionally flies open.
Fastball: Sits at 93-95 t96 with modest life in the zone. Throws downhill with natural tail & sink. Live FB at the upper band of velocity. Hard tailing 2-seamer; His best pitch. Grade: 55
Curveball: Primary secondary offering; 82-84 with 11/5 shape. Can spin it with desired bite. Will be an effective pitch as he gains consistency and feel. Has the early ingredients of a solid average power curve. Grade: 50
Changeup: Lacks feel; occasionally slows arm speed, guiding it to the plate. A work in progress that needs consistency and further pro instruction. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Repeats delivery. Down in the zone but doesn't miss many bats. Curve has potential to be plus pitch as he learns command and sequencing. Control: 45 | Command: 40
Overall: He is listed as a starter however his 6-5 frame and his delivery suggests he may end up in the backend of a bullpen. As he continues to mature, there is potential for his curve and fastball to get better. Command and control will need to improve to stay in a starting role.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate
