Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CHC | RHP | 28 | 40 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | SL | Cmd/Cnt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 50/50 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Matt Thompson
Age: 27 yr
Height: 6-8
Weight: 250 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 7
RuleV: On 40 man
Physical Description: Towering 6'8" frame. 250 pound frame. Big chest and shoulders. Long legs. Has had Tommy John as well as other injuries. Cubs took him in Rule V draft and then worked out a trade with Padres to retain his rights.
Delivery & Mechanics: Simple, low effort delivery. Comes set at the waist. Long arm swing an brings opposite arm (glove) high as he delivers pitch. Big downward plane from high 3/4 delivery.
Fastball: 96 mph fastball. Gets good drive off of back leg and extension due to large frame. Perceived velocity likely higher. Looks straight. Grade: 55
Curveball: More depth than slider, slower and not as sharp of a breaking ball. Works it up in the zone; plays it off of the fastball. Grade: 50
Slider: Tight, go-to breaking ball to put away hitters. Will miss bats and the main driver behind high strikeout rate. Throws at back foot of left-handed bats. High 80s velocity. Grade: 55
Control and Command: Megill has average command which is surprising for his size and the nature of his best off-speed pitch being a chase pitch. Will fall behind in counts and have to lean on the fastball is slider isn't biting. Uses curveball to get strikes and slider to get hitters to chase. Control: 50 | Command: 50
Overall: Pretty ordinary middle reliever here despite large frame. Megill's slider and ability to throw strikes will help him hold down a spot on a pitching staff. Flyball heavy tendencies add some risk to profile.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 -Low-Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate
