Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CHC | LHP | 47 | 35 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | SL | CH | Cmd/Cnt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 50 | 55 | 40 | 35/30 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Joe Drake
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: Eligible
Physical Description: Average pitcher's build. Looks the part of his listed 6'1, 195. Shoulders have a little width to them. Strong, thick thighs, but doesn't look overly athletic in uniform. Body looks mature, not much room for more weight. Midsection looks a bit soft. Arm looks live, but in short stints.
Fastball: 89-94, t96. Velo fades hard as pitch count rises; Sits mid 90s in the first and was down to 89-91 in the 3rd inning. Has some tail. Doesn't spot well, will throw it up but seems to work down more. This pitch would play much better in a relief role where he could let it fly for an inning or two. Doesn't seem to have the stamina to work deep - especially with his poor control. Grade: 50
Slider: 82-83. Like a power curve; shape varies from 10-4 to 11-5. Good ones have late movement that get whiffs and freeze guys for called strikes. Big, sharp break. Should throw it more often than he does. Grade: 55
Changeup: 80-83. Runs armside, occasionally flashes plus but very inconsistent and most don't have much fade. More of a show-me pitch than anything. Hard time finding the zone with it, but that might be for the best. Uses too often for how inconsistent it is. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Leaves a lot to be desired. Falls behind in counts and doesn't work very efficiently. Often struggles to find the zone, prone to walks. Command feels nonexistent at times, like he's just hoping to hit the zone, let alone hit a spot. Limits him to bullpen, won't get away with the walks and meatballs in the big leagues. You can only spike so many fastballs. Control: 35 | Command: 30
Overall: Live arm from the left side is enticing, but lack of consistent third pitch and control make starting a long shot. LIkely destined for the pen where his velo should tick up and he can ditch the changeup when he doesn't have it. The stuff is probably good enough for a high-leverage role, but the control is so bad it's hard to see him in anything other than low-leverage spots right now. His repertoire makes him an ideal left-handed pen arm with the new 3-batter minimum, control will determine his ceiling.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
