Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | STL | RHP | 42 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Ctl/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 55/50 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Trevor Hooth
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 UDFA
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: He's filled out his tall frame well. Not much room, if any, for more weight to be added. Length can be seen more in his legs than anywhere else.
Delivery & Mechanics: Over the top arm slot. Easy motion, not a lot of effort. Hands start at neck height and remain there until hand break.Knee comes to chest height when hands break. Lands in line during power slot. Drive leg finishes with a high kick. Body finishes facing glove side.
Fastball: 88-91 T93. Not a ton of movement, but when located armside it can get some armside run. It's better when it can play off his breaking pitches, which it does best by being located in the top of the zone. Grade: 40
Curveball: 75-76. Big, loopy 1-7 break on it. Likes to use early in the count to steal a strike. Plays better as a pitch to steal a strike early rather than create one late. It can flash tighter break to create whiffs, but not often. His mechanics can get slower when he throws this breaking ball. Grade: 45
Changeup: 81-83. His go to swing and miss offering. Plays above average, but can flash plus with good deception and fade. He has good arm action on the pitch that creates deception, which is what helps it get whiffs Grade: 55
Control and Command: He's got the kind of control a catcher loves because he is never too far off the spot with any of his three pitches. If he's going to issue walks the batter has to earn it. It really helps his stuff play up. Control: 55 | Command: 50
Overall: A smart pitcher who isn't afraid to pitch hitters backward. His ability to control his entire arsenal helps his average stuff play up in game. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. With his command, he is a nice fill in option for the Cardinals to have if needed.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate
