This guy can pitch! He showed a nice short arm action and did a nice job hiding the ball from hitters. Very clean mechanically with major arm side action on the fastball that he kept down in the zone up to 78 mph. The breaking ball was mid 60’s with extremely high spin rates (low to mid 2500’s) and nice depth. Seemed to be able to flip this pitch in for a strike whenever he wanted. The change up showed nice tumble away from RH hitters and can definitely be a swing and miss pitch. Showed as much pitchability as anyone at the event. Very solid setup at the plate with slightly open feet and the bat set slightly off the shoulder. Not any wasted movement as he does a nic job separating the front foot and hands to get to a power position. The hands have some quickness and he showed a mostly middle to oppo approach with a fairly level swing plane. Quick transfer in the OF and was 76 mph with throws consistently on line.
1.20.19- a toolsy 2022 that carries himself like a player and the fundamental skills are there and should continue to progress as he gets older. Showed nice rhythm and a nice load of the hands at the plate from a balanced stance. Did a nice job of forcing his hands inside the ball and had a backside approach. During the OF portion he was very smooth attacking balls and seemed to “glide” to the ball. Seemed natural, but effortless. Nice arm action with carry to his throws and the arm will get stronger. Really liked him on the mound as a LHP with typical ASR on his mid 70’s FB. The velo is sure to go up in the next few years. Showed good feel for a sharp breaking CB that took good shape. Youngster that has a solid foundation.
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This guy can pitch! He showed a nice short arm action and did a nice job hiding the ball from hitters. Very clean mechanically with major arm side action on the fastball that he kept down in the zone up to 78 mph. The breaking ball was mid 60’s with extremely high spin rates (low to mid 2500’s) and nice depth. Seemed to be able to flip this pitch in for a strike whenever he wanted. The change up showed nice tumble away from RH hitters and can definitely be a swing and miss pitch. Showed as much pitchability as anyone at the event. Very solid setup at the plate with slightly open feet and the bat set slightly off the shoulder. Not any wasted movement as he does a nic job separating the front foot and hands to get to a power position. The hands have some quickness and he showed a mostly middle to oppo approach with a fairly level swing plane. Quick transfer in the OF and was 76 mph with throws consistently on line.
1.20.19- a toolsy 2022 that carries himself like a player and the fundamental skills are there and should continue to progress as he gets older. Showed nice rhythm and a nice load of the hands at the plate from a balanced stance. Did a nice job of forcing his hands inside the ball and had a backside approach. During the OF portion he was very smooth attacking balls and seemed to “glide” to the ball. Seemed natural, but effortless. Nice arm action with carry to his throws and the arm will get stronger. Really liked him on the mound as a LHP with typical ASR on his mid 70’s FB. The velo is sure to go up in the next few years. Showed good feel for a sharp breaking CB that took good shape. Youngster that has a solid foundation.