Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WAS | RHP | 4 | 45 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 55 | 55 | 45 | 55/55 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Joe Doyle
Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 1
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Big, tall, strong body. Ideal starter build. Long arms and a high waist. Physical presence. Durability has been a concern in collegiate career, some reasonably minor arm injuries.
Fastball: Good fastball 92-95, touching as high as 97 when healthy and fresh. Holds velocity late into starts. Fastball shape is inconsistent, most consistently showing some arm-side run. High-spin offering with fantastic upside with development. Delivery suggests big potential for four-seam fastball with ride. Must find consistent release. Has shown good aptitude for commanding the pitch. Above average ceiling with plus potential should his effort land him in a bullpen role. Grade: 55
Curveball: Mid-70s with hammer shape and some sweep. Some deception and tunneling action out of arm-slot. Commands the pitch really well. Spots the pitch well at the bottom of the zone. Not afraid to pitch backwards with his breaking ball. Grade: 55
Changeup: Mid-80s offering that currently lacks the shape necessary to forecast as an out-pitch at the next level. Struggles to kill lift. Changeup has solid fading action, but lacks depth. Arm-action/conviction is good, but struggles to kill spin. Lacks separation off the fastball. Grade: 45
Control and Command: Ability to control and command the fastball/curveball combo is very strong, despite effort-heavy delivery. Changeup lags behind primary two pitches. Should be able to throw enough to strikes to remain in a rotation. Control: 55 | Command: 55
Overall: Henry has an ideal starters body and two above-average pitches that are a great foundation toward becoming a big league starter. His ceiling will rely on the development of a third pitch, ideally an offspeed pitch. The fastball will need to develop a shape identity, ideally a riding fastball to couple off his curveball. Durability and effort will be the big question mark. If he can stay healthy and continue his growth as a pitcher, there's backend potential here.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Average High Leverage Reliever
Risk: High
