(Ericson Leonora- Photo via Bill Mitchell)
Lancaster Jethawks (Houston A+):
[Rain shortened]
Lean build; long, wiry limbs; high waist, fairly broad shoulders; muscular chest and strong core; overall athletic build. Compact arm path; stiff through load and stab; explosive arm acceleration, above average arm speed; slight head whack; poor drive and stamina, strength and present athleticism not adequate for rotation workload at present. Right of rubber; linear drive, inconsistent foot strike, occasionally inverted at times; will extend gloveside and leak shoulders frequently. Hurried leg kick, stiff from stretch; quick to plate, 1.12-1.17. Drive deteriorated, core strength and arm speed wained through outing; frequently become rotational, extended drive and collapsed at times to open front at foot strike in some instances as well; lacks rotation strength. Four-seam shows fairly true; 89-92 T93 with varying downhill plane, shows modest ability to work pitch north-south; moderate run and late sinking action to pitch; below average command. Slider in 81-84 band, inconsistent arm speed replication and poor feel; poor tilt and rotation; often firm, rolling slurve sort of shape; can round and show 12-6 shape to armside sparingly; shows below average, arm action not conducive for further development or consistency of pitch. Changeup 80-83; shows decent fade and average action to pitch on occasion, poor feel and arm speed replication, firm mild sinking action more frequently achieved to pitch; below average potential; arm action lacks fluidity, pitch at low probability to progress. Relatively quiet demeanor, seemingly well liked and respected by teammates. Despite body that can project slightly even at present age and arm speed, lacks requisite pitching aptitude, stamina and present athleticism and stuff to function in rotation capacity with more realistic organizational future; middle relief ceiling
Dean Deetz (RHP) -
Thick torso, large shoulders; soft through midsection; large butt, thick thighs. Poor arm action; flashes above average arm speed, arm slowed as appearance went on. Slightly lower slot than traditional 3/4, slinging whippy release; violent stiff arm acceleration. Right of rubber, crossfire, inverted foot strike, slight spine tilt; looks away from plate. Slight back half collapse, predominantly upright, firm foot strike. Poor strength and athleticism, become extremely rotational through outing with inconsistent drive and foot strike; lacks rotation future, stiff arm action and soft body limit command projection. Four-seam shows velocity; 94-95 with explosive life, achieves decent extension to pitch, mild late life; able to subtract to pitch sparingly in 92-93 band and show mild run; natural cut action to pitch. Cutter 87-93; poor feel for pitch, shoulders fly open; overthrows to gloveside with loose exaggerated sweeping shape; shows hard life at times reminiscent of firm sweeping slider. Curveball 79-83; tight rotation and crisp 12-6 shape; poor feel with arm drag, pitch shows quality depth and hard spike action; able to get hand and wrist on top of pitch, raises slot slightly; potential swing-and-miss pitch. Slider 82-85; exaggerated shape and often loose, shoulders fly open on pitch. Flashes tight spinning action and quality tilt with late hard dive; rounder pitch with elevated slot. Realistic right handed situational bullpen arm; ceiling of 7th inning bullpen value.
Kevin Comer (RHP) -
Wide base to shoulders; thick torso; squat, stocky built; much softer through gut compared to previous summer, compact, short limbs; large hands; thick legs. Poor arm action, middle of rubber; slot fluctuates from 3/4 to slightly higher though doesn't remain in high 3/4 consistently; back half collapse, drop and drive delivery; rocks into delivery from set; hurried leg kick. Stab, slight shoulder tilt, slight spine tilt; keeps gloveside closed; foot strike slightly inverted; fringe arm speed, arm drag; arm decelerates cleanly. Remained linear for majority of appearance; poor command projection, lacks rotation future. Two-seam in 90-93 band; shows natural late life and late sinking action, shows greater tail at times; below average command, moderate ability to work north-south. Cutter 82-86; some decent action, larger cut bore on lefties, can loosen and soften on occasion unintentionally; some ability to increase depth and play with grip more traditional slider sweep. Splitter 78-81; poor feel, exaggerated shape, unable to add and subtract or throw for strikes; flashes depth, struggled to control through bottom of zone, predominantly flat below average depth. Realistic organizational bullpen arm; organizational bullpen ceiling
Andrew Walter (RHP) -
High waisted; long limbs, broad shouldered, soft through midsection and trunk, excess weight on front; disproportionate weight distribution; poor body. Stab, large shoulder tilt; below average arm speed; stiff foot strike; shoulders fly open, struggles to remain closed. Right of rubber, 3/4 slot; stiff arm acceleration, fairly violent, head whack. Hands joined over the head at set; slow from stretch, 1.45-1.51, poor athleticism. Poor strength, frequently becomes rotational, slight crossfire; inconsistent from stretch. Two-seam 88-91, true with mild sinking action and slight natural cut, missed well elevated to gloveside; flashes moderate tail, struggled to pitch downhill; well below average command. Curveball 72-76, soft slow rolling spin; poor ability to replicate arm speed and achieve consistent depth, often flat; lacks innate ability to snap spin; not playing in upper minors. Changeup 83-86; extremely firm mild sinking action, flashes below average fade with lesser arm speed; well below average pitch. Realistic, present organizational arm; no projection
[Unable to establish sufficient position roles due to shortened series. Notes to carry into next Lancaster series later during the year]
Jason Martin* (LF/CF) -
Compact, athletic build. Diminutive stature; muscular chest and legs; quick twitch frame. Loose, explosive hands; average bat speed with slight loft, achieves plate coverage through zone. Slight wrap, loose wrists. Hand hitch; whippy load and whips barrel through zone; explosive to zone. Opens and leaks front; slight leg kick, doesn't show two strike approach; inconsistent load and paths into zone. Below average arm, late first step and inconsistent reads; above average footspeed, fairly efficient routes. Average raw, loft will permit portion an opportunity to actualize in game; 2-1 fastball middle elevated to well up batter's eye.
Ramon Laureano* (RF) -
Lean lower half; slighter through hips, strong core; high waist, lean legs. Broad shoulders, muscular arms and chest. Athletic build. Hands drift, inconsistent load; slight stiff vertical leg kick, poor athleticism at plate. Slight bat wrap; strong, explosive, stiff hands, stiff wrists; average bat speed; slight leverage; inconsistent paths to and through zone; can extend prior to contact. Fast twitch footspeed, plus runner; 4.10, 4.12 from right side. Average raw, shows ability to backspin to all fields. Stiff first step, inconsistent reads and routes in right field, footspeed doesn't play laterally; average range in corner. Above average arm strength with good carry to throws
Kristian Trompiz* (SS) -
Some base to shoulders, lean through midsection and hips; moderate projection remaining. Long arms, lesser length to lower half. Wiry limbs, will be able to put on more mass to frame. Shows athleticism at plate; wide base, deep coil and large rotational leg kick; frequently leaks lower half. Bat wrap, some strength to hands; stiff, weak wrists and forearms; moderate core strength; can show average bat speed. Poor extension, extended frequently at contact; potential below average raw. Tracking poor at present, can perceive and barrel slow rolling spin; zone frequently expands gloveside with two strike passivity. Above average footspeed; 4.19-4.22 from right side; more exerted strides. Fringe arm, average arm strength; frequently drops slot and tails throws, poor recognition of game speed with present pace too fast for him; shows quick first step though reads inconsistent, will guess first step without acknowledging how the barrel is getting through the zone. Quality lateral range, footspeed plays in field; soft hands and quick transfers. Lackadaisical, poor effort at times; frequently disinterested; poor body language and effort in workouts, BP and drills; only communicated exclusively with a few members of team. Questionable competitiveness and makeup.
Garrett Stubbs* (C) -
Diminutive, compact build; slight through lower half, little mass to thighs and calves; quick twitch upper half and trunk; definition to slighter shoulder build,defined, trim core and forearms; strong hands. Moderate risk through body, little probability of excess weight through midsection with slighter hips. Bat wrap; strong hands, wrists show fairly loose; efficient to zone; decelerates through contact; average raw to pull side, slight loft, average bat speed; slight leg kick; inconsistent weight transfer, opens front and leaks lower half frequently. Inconsistent two strike approach, mature understanding of strike zone; shows some passivity; shows ability to track and barrel mediocre spin. Average footspeed at present; 4.12, 4.17 to first base from left side. Low riding receiver; good blocking mechanics, demonstrates athleticism behind plate; mediocre lateral range, hands stiff behind plate; noisy receiver, poor framing. Average arm strength, poor release; shows quick feet, labored release; 2.11, 1.97 pop times; lacks starting profile behind plate, potential athleticism for second base, third base and corner outfield utility as well
Visalia Rawhide (Arizona A+):
Domingo Leyba (SS) -
Undersized, diminutive build; muscular shoulders and chest, muscular, large butt; strong presently with dense frame; moderate risk in maintenance of body through eventual maturity; no remaining physical projection despite youth. Big bat wrap; strong, explosive hands; strong wrists, accelerates through contact, above average bat speed, explosive through zone. Slight lift through zone; inconsistent swing paths, can cast bat away from body, struggles to consistently generate backspin; pinched hips, inward toe tap and moderate stride; can leak lower half, moderate hip coil; replicates from both sides, slightly higher set and load from right side; shows stationary two strike approach, able to barrel spin; inconsistent approach, tracking immature; can keep hands back though wright transfers inconsistent. Shows deceptive average raw; hand and wrist strength able to manifest in cage; inconsistencies in game limit utility, swing not conducive to fully actualize; realistic below average in game. Below average foot speed; 4.45 from right side, 4.67 turn from left; little explosiveness through lower half, heavy footed. Stiff hands up the middle, mediocre first step; shows some instinctual feel on routes; fringe range, footspeed does not play at position, actualizes in field; demonstrates some athleticism and quick transfers, chance to stick to right of present position. Below average arm; throws tail, arm slot fluctuates, lackadaisical on throws at times, game pace and feel for game poor at present in field. Demonstrates explosiveness and ability to manipulate barrel enough to warrant eventual major league utility; limited defensive and baserunning value with high risk remaining with bat prior to actualizing and eventual body maintenance; realistic utility, ceiling utility (High Risk)
Ericson Leonora (LF) -
Lean, athletic build; defined shoulders, muscular forearms and thighs; tapered through lower half, limited mass through frame; distributed well, body with limited risk and minimal foreseeable maintenance; at maturity, no remaining projection. Strong, loose, explosive hands; explosive through zone, slight loft with good plate coverage; avg bat speed, wrists fairly stiff. Slight leg kick; front angled towards outer portion of box at set, slightly rotational after transfer, cuts hips and inner third of plate, attacks out front; timing inconsistent at times; hips can leak through, moderate balance; as refined as age should indicate. Above average raw; manifests to pull from right side, able to generate backspin; explosive extension; hands drift and elevate on load, inconsistent; shows ability to track slow rolling spin and identify change-of-pace, able to keep hands back and time to subpar offspeed; decent approach, shows stationary two strike approach; moderate hip coil. Above average footspeed: 4.13, 4.14 from right side; fails to manifest and actualize in field laterally; quick twitch athlete. Average arm strength, good arm action; poor reads and stiff first step, inconsistent routes and judgement on balls; limited strictly to corner. Demonstrates enough athleticism and refinement at plate to have a lesser major league future with limited defensive value. Realistic emergency position bat; ceiling reserve, bench/platoon outfielder (High Risk)
Colin Bray (CF) -
Lean frame, long limbed; muscular lower half, strong defined core, muscular shoulders without excess mass; premium fast twitch athletic build, mild risk for body maintenance; still some room to increase mass and retain footspeed, overall athleticism. Explosive, strong hands; extremely stiff, stiff wrists; slight, stiff coil through lower half, very slight leg kick, stationary two strike; explosive core, above average bat speed, linear swing path with slight lift; below average raw, shows some length and drag into zone; spray contact. Swing not conducive for offspeed consistency, demonstrated characteristics associated with neurological deficiencies with spin; expands outer third, slight rotation from right side. Plus-plus footspeed; 4.08 right side, 4.00 left; very explosive strides and fast twitch lower half; doesn't fully manifest in field. Shows quality routes to balls up the middle, decent first step; stiff, labored strides at times; footspeed plays more effectively straight line; tracks relatively well. Fringe arm strength; throws bubble, length to release with stab, over-the-top arm slot; plays below average; potential above average glove in corner. Explosive with enough secondary utility and fastball ability to warrant potential major league role. Realistic reserve, bench outfielder; ceiling reserve, bench outfielder (High Risk)
Victor Reyes (RF) -
Wiry, slender frame; narrow bases to shoulders and hips, modest projection and mass left to develop through frame, future strength limited. Slight through legs; minimal mass to thighs and calves; long torso, slim midsection, some muscle to forearms; will retain slender frame through maturity. Weak loose hands, minimal strength; casts bat away from body frequently, inconsistent loads; large bat wrap; larger leg kick from left side, slight lift, fringe bat speed, decelerates through contact; shows some explosiveness to loose wrists; fails to utilize entire self through swing, lets barrel do work; poor utilization of athleticism; barrel compact to zone; below average raw, can flash slightly higher to pull side from left in cage. Slight leg kick from right, inconsistent transfers, rotational at times; slight coil, fails to separate; halves move as singular unit, hips leak frequently. Lacks neurological functions to track and perceive quality spin, can show ability to time to slower tumbling change-of-pace and rolling spin; decent barrel control and hand-eye coordination. Above average footspeed; 4.12, 4.10 from left side, often slow from box (4.39, 4.34, 4.40 from right); shows mostly in second gear. Above average arm strength; length to release plays down utility, inconsistent arm slot and carry to throws; decent first step and reads in corner, footspeed limited laterally; average range in right field. Possesses enough barrel skills to have opportunity at emergency future, though inconsistent utility of footspeed, limited defensive profile, poor strength projection and swing not conducive for offspeed consistency place significant risk on profile with limited ceiling. Realistic organizational outfielder; ceiling emergency position bat (High Risk)
Henry Castillo (2B) -
Compact, diminutive build; broad shoulders relative to frame, muscular; fairly wide hips relative to build, muscular butt, thick thighs; higher waisted, muscular forearms. Higher maintenance build as body ages, no remaining physical projection whatsoever. Moderate leg kick; poor balance, frequently rotational from either side; hips leak, inconsistent moderate coil through lower half; below average raw, linear swing not conducive to actualize in game. Strong, loose hands; fluid, explosive through zone; above average bat speed. Drops and elevates hands in load, whippy action; inconsistent loads; wrists fairly stiff; inconsistent approach, poor tracking, shows ability to identify spin and barrel pitches; inconsistent swing plate, shows consistent two strike approach; extreme risk bat-to-ball potential. Below average run, dense trunk, heavy footed; 4.39 from right; inconsistent effort on basepaths. Poor, stiff first step at second base; poor lateral range, well below average; below average arm, stiff hands, slow transfers; lacks any defensive utility or value. Extreme risk at plate with no other utility throughout profile. Realistic organizational bat; ceiling emergency position bat (Extreme Risk)
Dawel Lugo (3B) -
Defined, muscular broad shoulders; muscular forearms; definition to chest; physical upper body build, tapered, lean through lower half with slighter base through hips; quality athletic frame. Pinched hips, slight nearly stationary weight transfer; slightly rotational; no coil through hips, poor utilization of athleticism at plate; slight bat wrap, explosive stiff hands, stiff wrists;, slight lift; very poor extension through contact, back half remains flexed; shows average raw in cage when properly extended; inconsistent extension in game and cage; average bat speed. Poor approach; susceptible outer third, lacks neurological functions to track spin. Average footspeed; 4.31, 4.34 from right side; shows good second gear, inconsistent effort on basepaths; concentrated on play at times during home-to-first situations. Shows quality range at third base, good reactions and first step, footspeed manifests laterally; athleticism shows in field; hands show as mediocre, inconsistent arm slot and poor game pace; average arm strength. Present profile purely organizational depth through raw athleticism may benefit from another developmental setting or attempt to shift to greater value defensive position. Realistic organizational depth; ceiling emergency position bat (Extreme Risk)
Luke Irvine (RHP) -
Compact build; thick through torso, short limbs, slight base to shoulders and hips; lacks prototypical athletic frame. High waisted, present excess through midsection; weight centered through trunk; poor body; no remaining projection, older arm. Poor arm action; below average arm speed, violence to arm acceleration; stiff; poor drive, crossfire, rotational delivery; 3/4 slot; middle of the rubber, inverted foot strike; slight rock into fairly controlled leg kick from set, deteriorated into outing; very poor strength, frequently overly rotational with poor repetition and foot strike; stiff landing, mild spine tilt; slow from stretch, 1.45-1.52; hurries, drive with lesser repetition from stretch. Fastball shows 88-91, mild cut action and inconsistent poor run; arm action and lack of athleticism severely limits command, struggles to get on top of pitches and establish pitch downhill; flashes decent extension sporadically; inhibited command and poor action negate any value from offering. Curveball 76-79, inconsistent depth and rotation; lacks innate ability to snap spin effectively, delivery not conducive for traditional 12-6 break; pitch sweeps with inconsistent feel, shows some ability to subtract to shape; organizational pitch. Slider 82-84; firm sweeping action at higher band, shoulders through and fly open frequently on pitch and throughout outing; very poor feel for pitch; unable to throw for strike or play with pitch; flat shape with poor spinning action; organizational pitch. Changeup 81-85; inconsistent arm speed replication, poor fade with lesser arm speed; extremely firm, mild sinking action; organizational pitch. Lacks any requisite athleticism, strength or the arm action to function effectively within an upper minors professional environment; shows some competitiveness on the mound. Realistic organizational arm; ceiling organizational arm.
Zac Curtis (LHP) -
Diminutive build; little mass to frame; majority of weight centered through trunk; some dimension to shoulders, short limbs, wiry through levers. Poor arm action; stiff violent arm acceleration, average arm speed, decelerates cleanly; inverted foot strike, controlled drive; slight forward spine tilt; shows strength; looks away from plate, idiosyncratic move from stretch, retains leg kick and drifts towards first base prior to initiating drive; negates slow times to home (1.37-1.43); extends and opens gloveside, shoulders leak open; slight head whack; demonstrates mild athleticism, able to replicate drive and foot strike; will drift and become slightly rotational as outings progress, limited to individual inning stints; competitive demeanor, cerebral with sequencing, attacks zone. Fastball shows 89-91 T93 velocity; moderate run in lower band, flashes slight three way action; moderate cut and natural sink to pitch; able to orient on top of pitches slightly lower than traditional 3/4 arm slot, good downhill plane; shows ability to alter sightline and work north; compensates for poor arm action with ability to compete, deceptive strength; average potential. Slider 79-84; rounder pitch, slurve sort of shape; lacks true tilt; replicates arm speed and arm remains in slot, doesn't drag; good feel for pitch; average depth, softer spinning rotation that flashes late dive at times; manipulates shape and adds and subtracts well to offering; sweeps and can round for more vertical depth; able to throw for strikes and increase dimension out of zone, plays up overall potential utility; above average potential. Changeup 81-84; inconsistent arm speed replication, slight fade; firm sinking action; shows confidence in pitch, throws backwards and in full count situations; below average potential. Demonstrates enough acumen and competitiveness to function in a low leverage capacity at the highest level. Realistic left-handed specialist; ceiling left-handed specialist arm (Moderate risk)
Ethan Elias (RHP) -
High waisted, long legs; average build through torso, modest definition to shoulders, wide base to hips, some excess through midsection; smaller hands and feet; weight distributed for most part at present; no remaining physical projection, moderate foreseeable body maintenance. Poor arm action; stab, stiff load; mild effort to arm acceleration, more exerted as outing progressed; 3/4 slot, decelerates well, average arm speed; moderate athleticism, consistent drive and foot strike; softer foot strike; slight shoulder tilt, controlled leg kick, back half collapses at height at kick, slight rotation into foot strike; third base side of rubber; slighter kick, front towards more extreme third base side from stretch; 1.34-1.42; collapse and stride more inconsistent and stiff as appearance progressed; lacks requisite rotation strength or command projection. Fastball 90-93 T94; shows feel and ability to add and subtract to pitch; average command, limited projection; works north-south, can pitch downhill effectively; mild softer run in lower band, slight late tail and cut action at times to pitch as well; shows aggressiveness within strike zone, confidence in pitch; average potential. Slider 82-86; immature feel, poor depth and shape to pitch; shoulders fly open, poor arm speed replication and extension; firm, sweeping action, lowers slot, struggles to orient hand and wrist on top of pitch; fails to achieve depth to pitch and locate around zone, cannot add or subtract to offering consistently at present; poor rotation; organizational pitch. Changeup 80-84; significant slowing of arm, poor extension and replication to pitch; limited deception; mild firm fading life and sinking action; will not develop at highest levels, arm action not conducive for pitch to develop further; well below average potential. Enough athleticism and fastball feel to function in depth capacity at the higher organizational developmental levels, potential for emergency arm with confidence and feel enough in primary pitch; realistic organizational depth, ceiling emergency bullpen arm (High Risk)
Jimmie Sherfy (RHP) -
More diminutive build, limited physicality; trim, athletic frame at present with limited excess, weight distributed well; higher waist, lean lower half, some mass through trunk and hips; limited definition to shoulders, compact torso; average built; no remaining physical projection, body with moderate maintenance potential. 3/4 slot, fluctuates depending on offering; arm action lacks fluidity, stiff arm acceleration, above average arm speed; finishes across body; limited athleticism; slight leg kick, uncontrolled, inconsistent stride and collapse, lacks functional strength through drive; slight rotation into foot strike, slightly inverted; inconsistent finish; arm drag for spin; shows deception. Fastball 95-96; shows explosive life, below average command; mild run at times, inconsistent plane and feel; flashes good extension and late life towards plate; mild cut action in upper band; arm speed aids deception; potential above average pitch in limited bullpen capacity. Slider 80-83; rounder, exaggerated shape; inconsistent rotation and depth, shows ability to throw pitch for strikes, more 11-5 shape and slight sweep easy-west; flashes tight above average depth and late dive; elevates and lowers slot dependent on desired shape achieved to pitch, arm drag on pitch; average potential. Enough deception and competitiveness to potential function in a situational bullpen capacity at the highest level. Realistic organizational arm; ceiling right handed situational bullpen arm (High Risk)
Josh Taylor (LHP) -
Large stature; long, slender legs, long arms; high waist and butt; moderate shoulder base, some definition through shoulders and chest; soft through midsection at present, wider base to hips; no remaining physical projection, higher maintenance frame. Below average arm speed; slight crossfire; drive slightly rotational; slightly inverted foot strike, firm; slight head whack through extension; arm acceleration moderately exerted; slightly higher than traditional 3/4 slot; large fairly controlled leg kick, middle of rubber; minimal torque; late collapse, inconsistent drive and limited athleticism; 1.49-1.56 to plate from left side; mechanical, deliberate; poor body language through appearance, exited following ejection. Fastball 88-91 T92; achieves adequate plane and works south fairly effectively, pitch shows fairly true; mild cut action achieved to pitch at times sporadically, inconsistent immature feel for pitch; struggled to add and subtract; well below average command, more exerted effort in higher bands; flashes moderate run in lower band, athleticism not conducive for pitch to actualize; well below average potential. Curveball 73-76; extremely soft slow rolling shape, very poor rotation; exaggerated 12-6 shape, poor extension and arm speed replication; can subtract from pitch shape sparingly; struggles to throw for strike; shoulders leak on pitch; limited feel; easily tracked and barreled; organizational pitch. Changeup 83-85; very firm late sinking action, poor extension and feel for pitch, struggles to throw for strikes and replicate arm speed; minimal fade achieved to pitch; lacks command projection for pitch to actualize, moderate deception through delivery; organizational pitch. Despite large left handed stature and arm action that shows moderate fluidity, poor athleticism and soft stuff prevent any major league value from actualizing; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm.
Myles Smith (RHP) -
Average built; lean throughout, abnormally long arms for build and large hands; slighter shoulder base, narrow through hips; lean muscle throughout frame, wiry limbs; at physical maturity; lacks prototypical physicality on mound; quick twitch athletic build; low maintenance frame. Poor arm action, loads shoulders; first base side of rubber; raises and extends gloveside glove hand down through rotation; shoulders easily leak and fly open; hands set at belt, idiosyncratic raise and pump away from body prior to breaking, aids deception; average arm speed, significant arm drag on spin; poor strength through drive, extends and kicks front side in midst of drive; numerous moving parts; high 3/4 slot, decelerates arm smoothly; firm foot strike, frequently unintentionally inverted, shifts weight on foot strike, poor balance and limited strength; arm action and strength not conducive for command potential. Fastball 87-89 T90; shows decent extension and mild life to pitch, aided through moving parts and deception; mild late sinking life, can pitch downhill effectively, struggles to establish fastball north of zone; firm run in lower band, flashes late life; well below average command, lack of athleticism and poor arm action thwart actualizing of command, lacks significant projection to pitch; below average potential. Slider 81-84; varying shape and depth, loose sweeping spin with varying spin; shows good nature feel for pitch, able to add and subtract to shape, commands outside of zone and to armside, can round and sweep shape; utilizes pitch backwards and from stretch frequently, shows significant confidence in pitch; flashes late dive; competitive, aggressive with spin; arm drag and arm slot fluctuates for offering, extension varies; average potential. Changeup 80-83; firm fading action, poor arm speed replication and extension; greater depth, softer fade with slower arm speed; mild late sinking action; inconsistent feel for pitch, struggles to throw for strikes, lacks present confidence in pitch, deception aids effectiveness, projection stunted through lack of projection through fastball command; well below average potential. Levers in motion and moving parts assist in deception with fastball and relies heavily on spin though lack of strength and premium stuff places significant limitation on profile; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm.
Blake Perry (RHP) -
Very slender frame; narrow hips and shoulders, high waist, long limbed; high butt, shorter arms for frame; long torso; frame not conducive for significant weight gain; at physical maturity, low maintenance body though strength development limited. Stab; stiff load and arm acceleration, finishes across body, slight crossfire; slight leg kick, condensed stride, frequently becomes rotational despite minimal moving parts, open front half on foot strike; first base side of rubber; limited athleticism; average arm speed, frequent arm drag, 3/4 slot, mild recoil; lacks rotation athleticism, poor use of athleticism on mound, lacks command potential requisite for rotation capacity or physicality. Fastball 91-93 T94; mild life, shows good extension and late life to pitch at times; moderate arm strength; mild run in lower band, struggles to adequately subtract to pitch without slowing arm; natural cut action, mild late tail at times; below average command, arm action and lack of athleticism and strength will not allow pitch to manifest in all potential entirety in game; fringe potential. Slider 83-84; varying shape and inconsistent feel; arm drag with pitch, poor extension, slot slightly elevates; varying sweeping action and depth, inconsistent spin; mild late dive; flashes tighter spin and depth when hand fully on top of pitch, firms and softens sporadically; poor feel and ability to increase depth, immature command and confidence in pitch; well below average potential. Changeup 82-86; flashes mild fading action and late life; poor arm speed replication and extension; shoulders often open and pitch overthrown to gloveside, often firm with mild sinking depth; arm action and minimal deception not conducive for pitch to actualize or further develop; well below average potential. Lacks requisite strength with poor physicality, stiff arm action thwarts command projection, at present organizational state after numerous season within a professional environment; no projection remaining; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm,
Austin Wright (LHP) -
Thick through trunk and torso; excess through trunk and midsection; present extreme maintenance soft body, thick thighs; wide base to hips, some definition to shoulders and chest; limited athleticism and fast twitch; body with no projection remaining, at age of decline; extreme risk build. Average arm speed; extreme stiff arm; exerted, violent arm acceleration; violent, recoil through finish and arm declaration; slight crossfire, firm violent foot strike, slightly inverted, shifts weight through finish; middle of rubber, hands set over head, moderate leg kick, pause and simultaneous collapse and drive initiates; delays drive, violent late finish through towards plate; frequently becomes rotational; poor athleticism and ability to replicate drive; choppy, stiff load to initiate arm action, separate sets of pauses prior to arm acceleration; effectively able to alter timing at plate, aids deception; slot slightly lower than 3/4; lacks athleticism and build to function in relief capacity long term. Fastball 94-96 T97; explosive life from left side, flashes quality late life, mild run in lower band, some moderate feel for pitch; below average command; inconsistent plane, shows immature ability to alter sightline, flashes slight natural cut life; arm acceleration and arm action places stress on upper half; flashes enough deception and life to potentially play in situational left handed capacity; above average potential in left handed situational bullpen capacity. Curveball 76-83; inconsistent feel and depth to pitch, shows average depth and adequate spin at times, loosens and rolls frequently; 12-6 depth with elevated slot; flashes ability to sweep pitch with lower slot, feel very immature; shows enough spin and flashes of feel to potentially play as serviceable pitch; fringe potential in left handed situational capacity. Moderate arm and core strength from left side coupled with quality deception and ability to change timing at plate provide potential emergency major league utility; realistic emergency bullpen arm, ceiling situational bullpen arm (High Risk)
Bud Jeter (LHP) -
Compact, diminutive build; short limbs, high waist; slight shoulder build, wide base through hips relative to frame; some thickness through thighs, compact torso; moderate risk, lacks prototypical athletic frame, no remaining physical projection. Below average arm speed, frequent arm drag; violence to arm acceleration; poor arm action; stab, slight shoulder tilt; high 3/4, mild recoil, stiff arm; moderate leg kick, lacks athleticism to function consistently on mound; slighter from stretch, inconsistent and hurried, drifts, poor drive; 1.12-1.17 to home; violent firm foot strike, inverted; rotational, late extension and kick prior to foot strike, extreme variations and fluctuating amounts of rotation on foot strike; fails to remain linear, extreme third base side of rubber; not an athlete, frantic pace, shows competitiveness; thrower. Fastball 86-89 T90; mild run in lower band, firm true lifeless action frequently; delivery aids deception, shows moderately decent extension to pitch; can pitch downhill effectively and achieve plane; shoulders fly open through delivery, frequently overthrows to gloveside; well below average command, mild firm cut action infrequently; lacks projection of any sort to offering; organizational pitch. Slider 81-84; shows confidence in pitch; softer sweeping action with moderate spin, can achieve mild dive to pitch; sweeps and flashes feel through zone, able to increase depth for chase; very inconsistent strike throwing ability; can round with 11-5 shape to armside, frequently alters slot and extension; sequences backwards; enough action and deception to pitch to function at present level; well below average potential. Lacks any sort of functional strength on mound, poor arm action and lack of strike throwing ability provide no value outside of organizational depth; realistic organizational depth, ceiling organizational depth
Luis Ramirez (RHP) -
Large, broad shoulders; wide base to hips; significant excess through trunk and midsection; soft body; thick thighs; big butt, minimal length; stocky built frame; no projection remaining; build at significant risk and maintenance. Poor arm action; fringe arm speed; finishes across body; slight crossfire, inverted foot strike; slight leg kick at set, struggles to control and replicate; condensed stride, straight stride from stretch; slightly lower than 3/4 arm slot, mild recoil through arm through finish; fairly easy arm acceleration, more exerted at appearance progressed; arm action limits command projection, limited athleticism and functional strength. Fastball 89-90; of lesser velocity than previously witness during Fall Instructional League; mild run and sinking action, shows firm and true frequently; well below average command, lacks build and relative strength to compensate consistently for arm action; shows ability to elevate pitch and work inside versus armside competition; below average potential. Splitter 77-81; inconsistent arm speed replication, arm drag, flashes ability to replicate extension to pitch; elevates slot, lesser spin, more loose rolling rotation and exaggerated shape; unable to sufficiently get on top of pitch; shows exaggerated 12-6 depth, unable to manipulate to gloveside or middle; has shown better depth and hard late dive, unable to throw for strikes, functions as pure chase offering; lacks requisite consistency to function as reliable offering; below average pitch. Slider 83-86; mild depth, slower spinning rotation and softer dive to pitch; flashes moderate feel, able to sweep and round pitch; increase vertical depth to pitch; arm drag; poor extension, flashes mild late dart when swept; well below average pitch. Lacks athleticism, body and arm action to function appropriately in relief role at the highest level, presently near ceiling; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm
Nick Baker (RHP) -
Average built, undersized frame; wider base to hips, thick torso and trunk, moderate definition to shoulders, slighter base, compact shorter limbs; moderate excess through midsection; no remaining projection, at high risk and maintenance physically. Below average arm speed, arm drag; stiff arm acceleration; loads shoulders; moderate fluidity to arm action, stiff throughout, inhibits command projection; stiff, violence through declaration, arm recoils; 3/4 slot; shoulder tilt, extends gloveside, shoulders fly open to create stress on upper half and shoulder, minimize torque; slight crossfire, slight spine tilt, firm foot strike, slightly inverted, moderate core strength; first base side of rubber, moderate athleticism; strength wained through appearance, limited stamina and prolonged athleticism, becomes rotational; functional purely in bullpen capacity. Fastball 86-88 T89; mild cut action achieved to pitch, below average command; frequent difficulties establishing south and locating zone; shows as true and lacking action frequently, inconsistent extension, very firm slight run on occasion; organizational pitch. Slider 81-83; moderate feel, confidence in pitch, loose spinning sweeping action; arm drag, inconsistent ability to subtract to pitch, shows exaggerated depth and poor rotation frequently, flashes mild dive and tighter sweeping shape; organizational pitch. Lacks ease or intrinsic athleticism to function at highest level, present state lacks notable ceiling or projection; realistic organizational depth, ceiling organizational depth
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