Josh Winder - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN RHP 19 40

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role FB CB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
40 40 55 55 45 50 50/50

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 7
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Noticeable size and frame. Large upper half with sound shoulders and long arms. Solid lower half and good size overall. Filled his frame to complement his height.

Delivery & Mechanics: High three-quarter slot delivery from the right side. Methodical windup with slight left leg kick in delivery. Polished mechanics and arm action throughout operation. Good extension and control. Sound mechanics overall with little concern in delivery.

Fastball: Low-90s fastball that lacks standout features. Fastball sits 92-93, touched 97-98 during instructs. Lacks spin and late movement, stays a bit flat in the zone. Controls it well with average movement. Grade: 55

Curveball: Low-70s curveball showing solid depth and break. Solid 12-6 movement and distinct drop in the zone. Commands it well in two-strike counts. Stands out amongst his off-speed pitches with its consistency. Grade: 55

Slider: Mid-80s offering that lacks consistent horizontal break. Struggles finding shape and break, stays flat in the zone. Good velocity and spin overall, needs more consistency and improvement. Grade: 45

Changeup: Low-80s changeup that shows good life and depth. Sits 81-83 with solid depth and shape. Effective offering against righties, shows swing-and-miss potential. Distinct dip in velocity to fastball, solid pitch in his arsenal. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Has a good feel for the zone. Commands all four pitches well with confidence. Lacks strikeout stuff, but doesn't fall behind in the count. Fills the zone efficiently. Shows solid command and control on the mound. Control: 50 | Command: 50

Overall: Winder's solid command makes up for his lack of stuff at points. He has good feel for all four pitches and pounds the zone. If his stuff improves, he has the size to fill in as a backed starter.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: Moderate