Parker French Report (Colorado Rockies A+ RHP)

Parker French (RHP) -

Times Seen: Twice 

Age: 23

Dimensions: 6'2"/230

Physical Description:

Large, broad shoulders; mass centered through shoulders and torso; thick through torso; wide set through hips with excessive weight centered through midsection at present; shows soft body through midsection; large, thick thighs and butt; limited length; smaller hands; build shows extreme risk and maintenance as development continues, potential for body to further soften through age, already at and past physical maturity and approaching age of physical decline; body must be relentlessly monitored. 

Mechanics: 

Below average arm speed, 3/4 arm slot, orients slightly lower at times; extends prior to release; exerted, violent through arm acceleration with extreme recoil through decleration; violent head whack; stresses on arm with premature extension; moderate leg kick remains close to body, collapses front half with violent firm foot strike; moderate back half collapse, upright through delivery; mild rock into motion, adjusts position on rubber prior to initiating delivery; middle of rubber, shoulders can fly open on occasion with secondary offerings; slight inconsistent crossfire, mild spine tilt; raises hands and breaks at midsection; retains kick from stretch, hurried at times; slow to plate, 1.34-1.42; arm action lacks fluidity and ease, long arm path varies from pitch to pitch; compact, simplistic delivery with limited athleticism; labors and becomes sloppy through latter portions of appearances; inconsistent pace and timing; lacks frame conducive to retain and replicate all portions of delivery consistently in rotation capacity. 

Makeup/Demeanor: 

Cerebral with pitch sequencing; well liked by fellow teammates and staff; aggressive, competitive demeanor on mound, throws strikes and attacks bats in bursts; shows ability to progress through outings unfazed regardless of situation; shows quality attitude and intelligent tendencies on mound; potential to maximize pitches in game. 

Command Projection: 

Poor, exerted, inconsistent arm action with below average arm speed significantly limits command projection and deception of offerings; able to replicate delivery in bursts though lacks functional rotation strength and athleticism; body at high risk to deteriorate and further impair command potential; average potential in bullpen capacity. 

Fastball (90-93 T94; Present 5, Future 5):

Shows hard two-seam life and tail; flashes moderate cut action and forced poor run at times; acheives late dive and tail to two-seam with aggressive approach and confidence in pitch; acheives varying depth and later action to pitch; shows ability to consistently generate weak contact; struggles to throw quality strikes, loose within zone frequently, action can taper off through outings, more sluggish and softer action; can work pitch south and east-west effectively, inconsistencies in altering batter sightline; moderate bore to right handed bats and times; shows demeanor and strength enough in bursts to have potential at actualizing in a lower leverage bullpen capacity, limited command projection through extended innings; frame at high risk to further inhibit fastball command; limited projection with pitch; struggles to hold velocity into outings with limited arm strength; inconsistent feel for action and velocity at present 

Slider (81-85; Present 45, Future 5):

Shows firm with flashes of tighter spinning action; moderate feel with ability to add and subtract to pitch depth; replicates arm speed at times and flashes extension to pitch; shows hard sweeping depth with inconsistent shape alongside rounder curveball like depth with elevated slot to place armside; inconsistent strike throwing ability with arm speed replication; sequences well off other pitches; shows confidence in pitch; can increase sweep through zone at times; limited projection and effectiveness off fastball command; potential to become serviceable in a limited capacity; lacks true tilt and snap

Changeup (82-86; Present 4, Future 45):

Firm, hard tailing action and two-seam grip variation; replicates arm speed and extension for pitch with inconsistencies to acheive slighter softer fade; can throw pitch for strikes, acheives adequate velocity differential; pitch lacks action to consistently miss bats at the highest level, lacks true fade and changeup action, splitter like depth; can acheive hard late depth and sequences well off other offerings; shows confidence and aggressiveness with pitches and competes well with it; limited athleticism and arm action place severe limitations on pitch development; older age with minimal projection.

Player Role:

Floor - Organizational Arm (3)

Realistic - Low Leverage Relief (4)

Ceiling - Low Leverage Relief (4)

HIGH RISK 

French demonstrates a compact delivery and pitches that can play effectively in bursts off an aggressive, competitive demeanor and quality pitching acumen. Extreme risk through soft body and exerted attributes through delivery alongside lackluster athleticism and slow twitch stamina limit profile to exclusive bullpen projection. Potential to service as weak contact, low leverage bullpen arm at highest level while lacking consistencies in command and a consistent out pitch