Physical build; broad shoulders, dense muscular torso; length to frame; long legs and arms; weight distributed well; wider base to hips, lean muscular thighs; toned throughout; moderate remaining physical projection, at physical maturity; sustainable frame through age with mild maintenance through midsection, shows slighter through calves and arms. Above average arm speed; fluidity through arm action, ease through arm acceleration; slightly lower than 3/4 slot; quality extension; controlled leg kick, moderate back half collapse prior to initiating drive, shows strength through drive early through appearances; gloveside remains closed through release, some instances of leaking through offspeed; drive shows more rotational as outings progress, frame not indicative of full present strength; foot strike can stiffen at times, collapses later through drive and becomes more upright as appearances progress; demonstrates quality athleticism and potential for greater strength; slightly oriented towards third base side of rubber, hands set and joined over head from set; looks away from plate, drifts towards first base side, becomes more rotational from stretch frequently; 1.23-1.29 to home; controls baserunners effectively; shows arm action conducive for prolonged command potential through maturity and conducive for further development of offspeed; will become stronger. Fastball 94-97 T98; explosive life and quality late tailing action from left side; arm speed and arm acceleration increase deception and effectiveness of offering; flashes moderate run in lower bands, natural cut in higher reaches of velocity band; able to orient hand and wrist on top of pitch and achieve quality downhill plane; changes batter slightline; present command inhibited through lack of consistency through stride; fastball life generates swing-and-miss potential; disrupts timing through controlled methodical leg kick; pitch possesses command potential and potential for further development at highest level, premium left handed arm strength and life; adds and subtracts to offering, flashes feel for pitch in achieving action; likely to work in lower band in rotation capacity at highest level; potential plus-plus. Slider 84-87; flashes tight spinning dart and sweeping action, inconsistent extension and arm speed replication at present, drive often becomes too rotational on offering; inconsistent spin and rotation achieved to pitch, struggles at present to add and subtract to pitch shape; can sweep through zone, show tight rounder shape, struggles to throw consistently for strikes at present; utility and projection present through projection of fastball command, flashes above average depth and tight spinning action, lacks true tilt though effectiveness assisted through length, slot and delivery; potential to generate weak contact at highest level, cerebral in sequencing off primary pitch, shows confidence in pitch; above average potential. Changeup 83-86; flashes quality fading life and arm speed replication, inconsistent; shows more firm fade and moderate sinking action at times, inconsistent extension and arm speed replication achieved to pitch at present; shows present average depth and action; effectiveness to play significantly higher off potential fastball command; shows ability to sequence; plus potential. Demonstrates requisite pitching acumen and premium fastball alongside an extremely fluid arm highly conducive to actualize, manifest and improve present offerings; premium physicality and potential for greater strength; premium left handed extension and life, will function in rotation capacity at the highest level; realistic mid-rotation arm, ceiling mid-rotation arm (Moderate Risk)
Dillon Tate (RHP/Texas) -
Sturdy, muscular frame; lean, chiseled through upper half and torso; strong core, muscular arms and broad shoulders; length to arms, larger hands; shows mass through trunk and hips, big butt, more compact through lower half; wider base through hips, some excess through hips at present as well; thick thighs; physical max at present, no remaining physical projection; frame shows moderate maintenance through midsection; quick twitch athletic muscular build; shows present strength and explosiveness; athlete on mound. Explosive, plus arm speed; decelerates arm smoothly, shows fluidity through arm action, 3/4 slot; moderate leg kick, hurried and uncontrolled at times; inconsistency from set; extends gloveside, shows large back half collapse prior to foot strike; shoulders fly open on occasion; predominantly remains compact through delivery, consistently linear towards plate, shows strength and athleticism on mound; third base side of rubber, rocks into motion from set; slighter kick, hurried on occasion from stretch; 1.17-1.24 to home; foot strike slightly inverted; shoulder tilt, former foot strike from stretch; moderate stress through lower half; explosive rotational torque, fast twitch strong core; demonstrates arm action and athleticism enough to manifest command at highest level through development. Fastball 93-95 T96; explosive late life, arm acceleration assists deception of offering; hard late cut action and quality run in lower bands; shows aptitude to add and subtract to pitch when necessary; decent sinking action to pitch at times; shows ability to change batter sightline; present command fringe though will project; pitch achieves quality late action and possesses swing-and-miss potential coupled with command projection, likely velocity band for rotation capacity; plus-plus potential. Slider 84-88; tight spinning action and late depth; mild arm drag at times; flashes quality hard tilt through zone and late dive; shows feel and aptitude for pitch in strike throwing ability at present; inconsistent ability to increase and play with depth, shoulders occasionally fly open on pitch; quality tight rotation, possesses ability to snap spin effectively and consistently; pitch shows potential and projection off potential fastball command; plus potential. Changeup 82-85; shows ability to replicate arm speed and extension to pitch and create quality velocity separation; flashes decent fading action and depth, consistently achieves present action to pitch; more firm sinking action and fade at times; shows flashes of quality depth and projection off fastball command potential; shows present feel for pitch, able to throw for strikes, increase depth out of zone; plus potential. Shows premium athleticism and strength, explosive arm speed and command projection with present feel for stuff and projection; potential to remain in rotation capacity; realistic mid-rotation starter, ceiling mid-rotation starter (High Risk)
CD Pelham (LHP/Texas) -
Broad shoulders, dense torso; wider base through hips, high butt, dense thighs; length to frame, wiry through arms, large hands; moderate excess through midsection; physical build though moderately soft at present; at physical maturity, no remaining physical projection; high maintenance frame through development. Below average arm speed; shows fluidity, loose arm action, 3/4 slot; crossfire, moderate core strength, foot strike fairly firm, slightly inverted, significant spine tilt; frequently rotational, moderate leg kick; slight back half collapse, predominantly upright through drive; raises glove at set, breaks at belt; third base side of rubber; moderate arm drag for spin; limited athleticism through delivery, moderate strength through lower half and core; minimal quick twitch actions; potential command projection through arm action. Fastball 93-95; inconsistent life from left side; firm, moderate run in lower reaches of band; fledgling ability to add and subtract to pitch dependent on sequence; well below average present command; inconsistent downhill plane, slight sinking action flashes; struggles to consistently show feel to work north-south, pitch shows fairly true with minimal action frequently; arm speed and action to pitch diminishes effectiveness of offering in game, arm action shows potential for greater future command; average potential. Curveball 72-74; slow rolling soft spinning action and depth; struggles to replicate arm speed and extension; shows moderate feel for pitch, able to add and subtract to pitch shape, throw for strikes and increase depth through zone; shows true 12-6 depth; slot elevates frequently for offering; minimal utility at highest level consistently in sequence; organizational pitch. Changeup 84-88; inconsistent arm speed and extension replication; very firm inconsistent sinking action and minimal fade, struggles to consistently achieve action to pitch, poor feel and ability to consistently throw for strikes; fluidity of arm action more conducive for pitch deception and effectiveness to project; below average potential. Lacks requisite athleticism and quality action to possess major league future; lacks innate ability to snap spin and lack of explosiveness and fast twitch athleticism; moderate potential through arm action for greater future command, bullpen future; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm
Yaisel Sierra (RHP/Dodgers) -
High waisted; definition through shoulders: muscular, chiseled torso and upper half, length to strong muscular arms; long legs and length throughout frame, lean muscular thighs; moderate base through hips; at physical maturity, no remaining physical projection; moderate maintenance and risk frame through development. Above average arm speed, mild recoil through deceleration; relative ease to arm acceleration; slightly higher than 3/4 slot, moderate arm drag for spin; stab, large shoulder tilt, slight crossfire; spine tilt, stresses on lower half; late back half collapse, predominantly upright through drive, firm slightly inverted foot strike; looks away from plate, rocks into motion; glove set and break and belt; middle of rubber; linear drive, opens front on occasion; shows strength through drive, controlled leg kick, pause prior to foot strike; moderate athleticism, less strength than frame would indicate; shows quick twitch explosiveness on mound. Fastball with quality life and action; achieves late action to pitch, changes batter slightline; natural late cut action, moderate sinking action and tail in two-seam variation; decent run in lower bands, achieves quality depth to pitch; shoulders frequently leak, overthrows gloveside; utilizes frame and achieves quality downhill plane, inconsistent feel for pitch at present; lacks sufficient pitching aptitude on mound, thrower; fastball shows enough action and with enough athleticism has opportunity to actualize; plus potential. Slider with inconsistent, immature feel; significant arm drag, poor feel for depth and ability to manipulate shape at present; flashes tight spinning action and 11-5 shape; inconsistent ability to throw for strikes; shoulders fly open on pitch; struggles to remain closed; shows potential through tight spinning action and snap; average potential. Changeup with frequent quality fading action; shows ability to replicate arm speed and extension, achieve softer and firmer fading depth to armside, shows above average depth to pitch; potential for weak contact and left-handed swing-and-miss; ability to throw for strikes inconsistent at present, services more as chase pitch with depth through zone at present; flashes enough feel to develop, arm action lacks fluidity though arm speed replication aids pitch deception and moderate quick twitch athleticism provides opportunity for pitch to manifest and develop at the highest level; above average potential. Demonstrates enough explosiveness and arm strength to function in more limited capacity at the highest level; immature pitching acumen and age approaching physical decline with stresses through delivery increase risk of profile; realistic 7th inning bullpen, ceiling swing arm (Moderate Risk)
Cody Ponce (RHP/Brewers) -
Large, physical build; broad shoulders, prominent barrel chest; moderate excess through midsection, slimmer from previous Instructional League; wide base to hips, significant mass through trunk, big butt, compact through lower half; limited length through frame; large legs, thick thighs; at physical maturity and absolute physical max, no remaining physical projection; very high maintenance frame through development. Above average arm speed, compact arm path; shows fluidity through arm action, command potential future; 3/4 slot, more exerted violent arm declaration in higher velocity bands; controlled, powerful leg kick, gradual through drive, slight back half collapse; shoulder tilt, firm foot strike; drive more controlled and athletic from previous Instructional League, greater functional strength, compact delivery with minimal moving parts; remains closed, minimal torque incorporated; slight head whack through extension, arm acceleration mildly exerted. Fastball 90-94 T95; explosive life, premium arm strength; shows pitching acumen and ability to add and subtract to pitch, achieve decent run and depth and lower bands, orients hand and wrist on top of pitch and achieves quality downhill plane; above average command potential; changes batter slightline, achieves natural cut action and late life in higher bands to four-seam; shows ability to work east-west within zone; throw quality strikes; mixes fastball action and velocity, advanced feel and present command for pitch, likely to work in present band in rotation capacity; plus potential. Cut Slider 81-87; manipulates shape and depth to pitch well, advanced feel; shows shorter cut like action in higher velocity band; tight spinning greater above average slider like tilt and vertical depth in lower velocity band; potential for weak contact and swing-and-miss when required; bores in on left handed bats, can throw for strikes and command out of zone; plus potential pitch. Curveball 83-86; inconsistent arm speed replication and extension to pitch, elevates slot slightly, struggles to consistently snap and orient hand and wrist on top of pitch; limited depth and feel, services as something to show ahead in count; firm, flatter depth and unable to consistently throw for strikes; 11-5 shape, can soften frequently; show poor shape executed, elevate above zone; below average potential. Changeup 83-87; shows quality fading action and ability to manipulate depth of offering; shows firmer fading and sinking variations; replicates arm speed and extension, quality deception to pitch; can throw for strikes and increase dimension and depth of pitch armside; potential to further actualize with fluidity of arm action and command potential to fastball; plus potential. Demonstrates advanced pitching acumen and feel with quality strike throwing ability with all pitches, risk through profile in maintenance of frame and possessing requisite mid-rotation athleticism; realistic #4 rotation arm, ceiling mid-rotation arm; high risk
Branden Kelliher (RHP/Oakland) -
Compact, sturdy build; limited length through frame; some moderate definition through shoulders, body softer with greater excess through midsection from previous Instructional League; significant mass through midsection, trunk; wider base through hips; prominent chest, smaller hands; still yet to reach physical maturity, at absolute physical max; frame has become softer, body already with extreme maintenance and risk. Average arm speed, explosive arm acceleration; more exerted, violence through deceleration; slightly higher than 3/4 slot; stab, large shoulder tilt; lacks fluidity through arm action; very limited athleticism, poor strength through drive, labored quickly through appearances; poor stamina and present athleticism not requisite for rotation capacity; head whack through extension, inconsistent moderate leg kick; unbridled, hurried at times; upright through drive, slight back half collapse; slight spine tilt and slight crossfire; inverted firm foot strike; hands set and break at belt, slightly oriented towards first base side of rubber; lacks physical projection and athleticism potential to function consistently on mound in future; poor body language on mound; possesses makeup, personable and outgoing with teammates and coaching staff. Fastball 92-95; shows decent late life to pitch, immature pitching acumen, well below average present command; mild late cut action in higher bands; inconsistent plane and north-south ability; often unable to facilitate and change batter slightline; inconsistent haphazard ability to achieve mild run through lower band; shoulders often leak, opens entire front half frequently through drive; pitch shows late intensity; lacks potential command projection to actualize entirely; fringe potential. Curveball 80-82; flashes tight spinning above average depth, poor feel and inconsistent rotation, unable to throw for strike or subtract from exaggerated 11-5 depth; services purely as chase pitch at present, unlikely to actualize without requisite fastball command; poor arm speed and extension replication, leaks front half through pitch, more sweeping action as opposed to usual spike action and depth at times; elevates slot to get on top of pitch appropriately; lacks acumen and feel with pitch at present; below average potential. Changeup 84-86; achieves moderate fading action and average depth to pitch at times; very poor arm speed replication and inconsistent extension, shows firm poor sinking action haphazardly; arm action not conducive for pitch consistency; potential limited through lack of fastball command projection; generated some left-handed swings and misses off pitch; most advanced pitch through present arsenal; below average potential. Lacks requisite athleticism with extreme risk attributed to present physicality and build; poor pitching acumen and strike throwing ability with athleticism not enough to compensate arm action, flashes of stuff provide limited ceiling; realistic organizational arm, ceiling emergency arm (Extreme Risk)
Oscar De La Cruz (RHP/Cubs) -
Sturdy build with length through frame; length to torso, moderate definition through broad shoulders; muscular chest; wider base through hips, presently lean and muscular through legs; high waisted, thick through hips and butt; high risk and maintenance frame through maturity, approaching physical maturity with some room through limbs to fill out. Average arm speed; fluidity through arm action, ease through arm acceleration, mild recoil; shows potential for future command and projection on mound; slightly lower than 3/4 slot, arm drags on occasion; crossfire; moderate leg kick, rocks into motion, set and breaks at chest; tells offspeed offerings at present; inconsistent leg kick and lower half strength; foot strike can stiffen; back half collapse and drops as drive initiates, first base side of rubber, rotational drive; becomes more rotational haphazardly; shows quality strength through core and arm; moderate athleticism and high maintenance body as largest risk from rotation future. Fastball with explosive late life and quality extension; achieves late tail, natural cut action to four-seam; able to orient hand and wrist on top of pitches from slot; achieves downhill plane and shows aptitude to work east-west within zone; moderate run in lower band, natural cut action bores on left handed bats; shows ability to add and subtract to pitch at present; works north-south within zone; further future command projection through fluidity of arm action, potential to consistently generate weak contact; plus potential pitch. Slider with tight spinning sweeping action and moderate depth, inconsistent feel at present with mild arm drag; ability to achieve rounder shape and exaggerated sweep across zone; tight rotation and weak contact potential, lacks true tilt and consistent depth, inconsistent extension and arm speed replication to pitch at present, feel immature, struggles to throw for strikes; flashes enough action and show fastball projection enough to actualize effectiveness of pitch as development continues; above average potential. Changeup flashes decent fading action at present; very inconsistent arm speed replication and extension, purposefully alters extension and slows release to achieve greater depth and action to pitch; shows above average swing-and-miss depth with limited deception; flashes sporadically with proper replication and deception, predominantly a former sinking variation with mild fade; shows ability to achieve pitch action and potential for further development of pitch; arm action conducive to have pitch actualize and develop further off fastball command; plus potential. Competitive demeanor, shows present fledgling pitching acumen and strength with fluidity; high maintenance frame and high risk attributed to lack of full season expertise significantly increased risk on profile, coupled with arm injury sustained following the spring; realistic swing arm, ceiling mid rotation arm (Extreme Risk)
Grant Holmes (RHP/Dodgers) -
Average built upper half and torso; limited length through frame; definition to shoulders, strong core, thick through chest; wider base through hips, lean muscular thighs, muscular butt; average built through lower half; weight well distributed; nearly at physical maturity, no remaining physical projection; quality athleticism and fast twitch strength through compact build; moderate risk frame. Plus arm speed; explosive arm acceleration, some violence through deceleration; slightly lower than 3/4 slot; arm action shows future command potential and fluidity; middle of rubber slightly oriented towards first base side; rocks into motion from set, hands break at chest, slight raise to head prior to break; strong, controlled leg kick; slight back half collapse; predominantly upright, remains controlled and strong through drive; athletic, fluid; soft foot strike; possesses premium command potential and athleticism. Fastball with explosive late life, quality extension to pitch, able to subtract and work in lower band; achieves moderate run and depth alongside moderate sinking action; achieves armside bore at times to right handed competition; competitive, aggressive on mound; shows slight natural late cut action in higher bands; quality intensity to pitch, deception aided through paced drive and explosive arm speed; arm action confusing for further future command through development and eventual maturity, still fairly young at present age; plus potential pitch. Curveball with hard, tight spinning depth with shifting 11-5 and 12-6 depth; shows hard spike action and premium rotation; struggles to subtract to pitch dimension at present, can throw for strikes; potential swing-and-miss pitch; can initiate action from release, elevate slot, assist in batter tracking of pitch at present; flashes ability to get on top of pitch and achieve later action sporadically; plus-plus depth with further development potential; potential to play off fastball command future; plus-plus potential. Changeup flashes quality fading action and late depth; slot can drift downwards at times to achieve greater action; flashes arm speed and extension replication, inconsistent at present; consistently achieves above average depth to pitch, will become firm frequently and slow arm; arm action conducive for pitch to further actualize and develop, achieves moderate velocity separation; plus potential. Possesses premium athleticism and explosiveness on mound, competitive demeanor; strong, explosive arm and fluidity through arm action; strength and athleticism alongside command potential for potential mid-rotation capacity; will have to improve pitching acumen; realistic mid-rotation arm, ceiling mid-rotation arm (High Risk)
Dylan Cease (RHP/Cubs) -
Sturdy, muscular built frame; thick, chiseled through chest and shoulders; slighter base to shoulders; tapered through lower half, lean muscular thighs; strong core; average built through upper half, length to lower half; long legs, high waisted, muscular butt; nearing physical maturity, limited physical projection remaining; lower maintenance build through maturity. Plus arm speed, explosive arm acceleration; violence through acceleration and declaration; stresses through arm; 3/4 slot; moderate fluidity through arm action, stiff load and acceleration; limitation on command potential; slight shoulder tilt, moderate hip turn; moderate leg kick, no collapse through back half, upright; firm inconsistent foot strike, frequently opens front half at foot strike and overthrows to gloveside; majority of strength generated through arm speed and arm strength; shows quality athletic build and upper half strength, build conducive for athleticism; moderate command potential. Fastball 97-99 T100; extreme explosive life and quality extension; achieves moderate plane, moderate east-west ability and feel for pitch; intense late life, mild natural cut in lower band; present below average command, loose within zone; slightly greater command potential; pitch shows elite in bursts, likely to sit in lower band in probable rotation capacity; inconsistent north-south ability and adept feel for pitch at present; more present thrower, lessened ability to subtract to pitch and add to pitch at present, work appropriate portions of zone dependent on batter; shows confidence in pitch; plus-plus potential. Curveball 82-85; tight spinning rotation and quality snap, possesses innate ability to snap spin; flashes above average depth; poor present feel, elevates slot and alters extension and arm speed; unable to throw consistently for strikes or subtract from 11-5 dimension at present; present feel for pitch not conducive to function in rotation capacity; must improve pitching acumen to actualize pitch; manifests as above average in bursts; above average potential. Changeup 89-92; firm slight sinking action, poor fade; present state requires significant development to actualize, arm action fluidity shows potential for moderate projection; poor arm speed replication and extension, fails to achieve notable action to pitch at present; presently organizational at best; below average potential. Demeanor and explosiveness more conducive for bullpen capacity, significant development and risk in rotation potential actualizing; stiffness through arm concerning for prolonged work and innings, lacks intrinsic feel on mound at present; moderate command potential to manifest in bullpen; realistic 7th inning bullpen arm, ceiling closer (High Risk)
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