Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | STL | RHP | 10 | 45 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Ctl/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 45 | 60/55 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Ray Kinsela
Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round CBB
RuleV: 2024
Physical Description: Medium-framed right-handed starter with lean, wiry build at present. Long limbs with good physical projection, will need to add strength/bulk to body for sake of durability in starter role.
Delivery & Mechanics: Clean and easy operation overall, athleticism stands out, moves freely and efficiently down the slope with good direction in lower half and plus arm action. Whip to arm stroke with plus arm speed, that paired with physical projection give him long term upside, starter traits overall in terms of operation.
Fastball: Works in the 90-95 mph range now with velocity tapering off in later innings of starts, physical projection and arm speed give this pitch particularly high ceiling, easy out of hand with good metrics and carry through the zone, plus future as a starter. Grade: 60
Curveball: Thrown mostly in the upper-70's, good tunnel off of fastball, stays on top of pitch well and generates 11/5 shape, thrown with conviction and plus bite at times, some inconsistencies to shape and release at times, easy to project plus long term here. Grade: 60
Changeup: Third pitch at present, used more sparingly as an amateur, thrown a tick or two to either side of 80 mph, arm action and athleticism allows to project on this pitch in particular, has feel for turning pitch over, has ceiling of solid-average pitch, longer ways to go with this one. Grade: 45
Control and Command: Ease of operation and athleticism overall allows for him to pound the strike zone, ceiling of plus command here given youth and present traits. Long term may fall shy of plus command, will always be a strike-thrower and has the command components to project out as a starter. Control: 60 | Command: 55
Overall: Lean-bodied, young, projectable right-handed starter with flashes of plus fastball, plus curveball, and command. Body needs to mature and strength needs to be added along with the usual refinements to profile needed. Lack of present physical durability and 3rd pitch limit ceiling a bit, but the upside here remains high.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter/Long Relief
Risk: High
