Ryan Castellani Report (Colorado Rockies A+ RHP)

Ryan Castellani (RHP):

Times Seen - Two (All Rotation) 

Physical Descriptipn:

Long, lean frame; lean muscle mass throughout build; muscular high butt; high waisted; broad muscular base through shoulders, tapered through hips and lower half; lean muscular forearms; large hands, long fingers; build shows moderate projection remaining at present age with potential for greater mass through midsection and limbs; shows low maintenance through maturity through further development.

Mechanics:

Slightly lower than traditional 3/4 arm slot; controlled from set; slightly oriented to third base side of rubber; poor arm action, stiff and exerted; accelerates at load; slight collapse; minimal rotation through drive, predominantly linear; glove set and raises over head as rocks into motion, break at midsection; head whack through extension, keeps gloveside closed; above average arm speed, exerted explosive arm acceleration with significant recoil through decleration; shows compact, repeatable delivery. 

Makeup/Demeanor:

Relatively well liked by teammates; quiet, composed demeanor off field; shows fiery and competitive on mound; aggressive, fearlessly attacks batters; controlled aggression and emotion; contests two strike calls and shows confidence throughout arsenal; quality demeanor to function at highest level on mound. 

Command Projection:

Limited command projection through arm action; shows poor exerted and stiff acceleration and load; demonstrates quality athleticism and projection to through build to further improve; will show more rotation and collapse through latter portions of appearances at times, inconsistent closing stamina to outings; compact delivery shows ability to repeat and maximize limited arm action; average command projection in rotation capacity at absolute best 

Fastball (90-95 T97; Present 5, Future 6):

Relies predominant on two-seam variation; shows more explosive life and moderate softer run through varying bands of four-seam action; two-seam shows more firm tail at times; flashes quality life and extension and hard late dive and tail to pitch; shows adept advanced pitching acumen; able to work east-west and orient hand and wrist on top of pitch from lower slot to achieve quality downhill plane; alters batter sightline in sequence with intelligent sequence and feel for pitch; flashes intense late life in higher band, more exerted actions and long levers increase deception and effectiveness of pitch; worked in lower band through second appearance, moderate fatigue and arm drag; shows potential to function and miss bats at the highest level

Slider (81-87; Present 5, Future 6):

Tight spinning action and flashes quality tilt; plays with pitch depth very well, manipulates for more softer sweeping depth and action alongside hard spike action and tilt; shows 10-4 shape with slightly greater more vertical depth at times; able to sequence well off fastball, advanced feel; adds and subtracts to pitch depth well, plays and throws for strikes; shows later developing depth and quality late dive; shows potential for weak contact at highest level when desires and flashes of quality and true swing and miss potential. 

Changeup (83-88; Present 4, Future 45):

Very firm, hard sinking action flashes at times; inconsistent arm speed replication and extension to pitch; varying arm slot at times; shows greater moderate fade at times with consistent tailing two-seam action; inconsistent, poor feel at present; struggles to throw for strikes; shows aptitude in ability to sequence off other two offerings; shows some confidence in pitch and works backwards at times; arm action not conducive for further development of pitch, athleticism and effectiveness of remainder of arsenal provide potential for pitch to play above literal projection during in game situations.

Player Role:

Floor - 7th Inning Reliever (45)

Realistic - 4th Starter (50 Rotation)

Ceiling - 4th Starter (50 Rotation)

High Risk

Castellani shows a quality, sustainable build with greater potential for strength through continual maturity and athleticism enough to potentially function within a rotation capacity. Effectiveness of first two pitches alongside a cerebral, competitive demeanor on the mound allow for the potential ceiling a greater percentage chance to manifest. Stresses through the arm and a poor arm action significantly increase risk on profile with further development remaining to actualize the profile. Enough pitching acumen and feel to provide a major league bullpen floor if regulated outside of the rotation.