Imposing frame on the mound with high ceiling. Loose arm with the fastball sitting 86-88, touching 89. Has a really good downward plane that creates heavy sink and arm side run with a top spin rate of 2105. Clean, quick arm. Breaking ball with 11-5 shape was off in the first inning, but he spun it a little better in his second inning of work at 70-74. The breaking ball has flashed elite in the past, so it might’ve been a feel issue this time out. He was able to pitch off the fastball to miss barrels and get swings and misses, mostly when he spotted up on the inside, lower half with his heavy sink and run. The frame, live arm, and heavy movement on his pitches is really intriguing.
6/03/19
At 6-2 175 lbs. Clines might have the most projectable frame in the tournament. He has long arms and legs, with wide hips and shoulders suggesting he could get even bigger. Has great body control for his size and keeps a compact delivery with a high leg kick to engage the lower half for drive. Ran his fastball anywhere from 83-86 mph with a short cutter or slider that he could throw for strikes at 74-77.
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Imposing frame on the mound with high ceiling. Loose arm with the fastball sitting 86-88, touching 89. Has a really good downward plane that creates heavy sink and arm side run with a top spin rate of 2105. Clean, quick arm. Breaking ball with 11-5 shape was off in the first inning, but he spun it a little better in his second inning of work at 70-74. The breaking ball has flashed elite in the past, so it might’ve been a feel issue this time out. He was able to pitch off the fastball to miss barrels and get swings and misses, mostly when he spotted up on the inside, lower half with his heavy sink and run. The frame, live arm, and heavy movement on his pitches is really intriguing.
At 6-2 175 lbs. Clines might have the most projectable frame in the tournament. He has long arms and legs, with wide hips and shoulders suggesting he could get even bigger. Has great body control for his size and keeps a compact delivery with a high leg kick to engage the lower half for drive. Ran his fastball anywhere from 83-86 mph with a short cutter or slider that he could throw for strikes at 74-77.