Stockton Ports (Oakland A+)
Daniel Gossett (RHP) -
Average built through upper half; slighter shoulder definition, lean quick twitch, minimal muscle mass, athletic build; narrow and tapered through lower half, minimal mass through legs; wiry limbs; at physical maturity, limited increases to physicality; lower risk and maintenance for frame. Above average arm speed; explosive, exerted through arm acceleration; stiff, deliberate load; lacks fluidity; compact arm path, high 3/4; rocks into motion from set, slightly oriented to first base side of rubber, hands break at chest; hands slightly more away from body for curveball; controlled leg kick, varies pace of kick to aid deception; front oriented towards third base side from stretch, perpendicular to third base basepath; shows varying slighter kick (1.18-1.24) and quick pitch (1.03-1.08) variations, remains able to replicate stride, shows quality strength; athletic, controlled strong drive; shoulder tilt, slight spine tilt, limited torque through delivery; inverted firm foot strike; lacks clean finish through arm deceleration recoil; departed appearance with back stiffness; possesses enough back of rotation athleticism, stresses on shoulder with minimized torque and stiffness increase risk through profile. Fastball 90-93 T94; flashes late life and quality extension to pitch; inconsistent run in lower band, shows firm earlier action frequently, inconsistent achievement of quality running action; shows acumen in ability to work north and alter sightline, good downhill plane; able to work east-west within zone; stiffness to finish alters command frequently; average command potential; pitch shows above average potential. Curveball 79-82; tight spinning above average 12-6; improved extension and consistency from spring training; able to orient hand on top of pitch with compact arm path; shows innate ability to snap quality spin; inconsistencies in subtracting to pitch and throwing for strikes; services as chase offering at present, feel must improve to actualize potential; above average potential. Changeup 82-84; flashes quality fading action and arm speed replication, varying drives aid deception of pitch; inconsistent feel in being able to throw for strikes at present; shows firm at times, overthrown in instances, shoulders can open; above average depth and late action flashes, potential weak contact pitch; above average potential. Cutter 83-87; shows late hard action and more frequently true loose sweeping slider sort of shape; inconsistent feel for pitch at present; flashes average depth; struggles to throw for strikes at present; shoulders leak occasionally on pitch, inconsistent extension and arm speed replication, arm drags and slows; still adapting to achieving feel for pitch; fringe potential. Shows enough athleticism and acumen alongside adequate stuff to function within a back end rotation capacity at the highest level; physicality and stiffness presents significant risk; realistic swing arm, ceiling #4 starter in rotation (High Risk)
Zack Erwin (LHP) -
Long, lean throughout frame; length through limbs; slightly higher set waist; slighter through legs; long arms, size to hands; narrow hips, slighter base through shoulders; moderate definition through shoulders and chest; at physical maturity, minimal physical projection remaining; limited physicality and lacks prototypical rotation build, minimal projection and potential weight increase given frame; lower risk frame through eventual maturity and physical decline. High 3/4 arm slot, well below average arm speed; compact arm path, arm action shows fluidity; first base side of rubber, slight rock into motion from set; moderate leg kick to waist height; inconsistent; poor torque and core strength; shows large back half collapse through drive and moderate rotation; frequently becomes rotational and can close and well, pot stride replication and strength through lower half; decelerates arm well, mild recoil at times, poor arm speed replication, arm slot varies and lowers to more traditional 3/4 slot dependent on desired pitch and pitch action at times; shoulders can leak through; athleticism and strength limited throughout; firm inverted foot strike, shifts weight at strike; front half can collapse, inconsistent back half collapse and corresponding drive; lacks present strength and athleticism to function to future rotation role, limited to bullpen capacity; arm action shows command potential though exerted at times as outing progressed, unlikely to actualize and manifest without requisite athleticism. Fastball 86-88 T89; mild late tail and sinking action achieved to pitch; shows moderate late cut action and life in higher bands; well below average command; worked predominantly gloveside; showed ability to elevate at times and alter batter sightline; life shows inconsistent and flat at times; extension to pitch varies; corresponding lack of strength and limited athleticism diminishes command potential from actualizing; true within zone, struggles to throw quality strikes; arm speed limits deception, at risk to lose velocity; pitch lacks sufficient projection and effectiveness to function consistently in rotation; fringe potential in bullpen capacity. Splitter 79-82; slow developing action and inconsistent feel, showed ability to throw for strikes at times; struggles to adequately and consistently subtract from exaggerated depth and shape; poor arm speed replication, varies arm slot wildly for pitch; flashes shorter tighter break haphazardly; pitch drifts and hovers over zone, easily tracked with break earlier from release and poor deception to pitch; lacks requisite consistency and action to function against advanced competition; well below average potential in bullpen capacity. Slider 76-81; moderate depth and rotation, inconsistent spin and action achieved to pitch; breaks and hooks early from release; shows below average depth and moderate sweeping action, 10-4 shape; shows ability to throw for strikes; flashes ability to replicate arm speed, mild arm drag to pitch at times; shows more vertical shape and dimension with varying arm slot; ability to subtract to pitch depth and throw for strikes; softens frequently; shows aptitude and sequencing ability, confidence in pitch; below average potential in bullpen capacity. Changeup 78-82; flashes adequate fading action and depth; frequently firm with poor feel; poor arm speed replication; shoulders fly open on pitch, struggles to establish armside portion of zone; shows consistent below average depth with occasional showings of average potential and action; moderate late fade and appropriate extension achieved to pitch, some confidence in pitch; struggled to throw for strike and establish consistently, was scrapped during outing; arm action conducive for potential development and improvement, limited fastball command projection places significant limitations on future however; below average potential in bullpen capacity. Lacks projection and physicality enough to function consistently on mound, utilized purely in shorter appearances for greater results; lean quick twitch frame not conducive for further strength development at present physical maturity and athleticism shows as limited during in game situations, labored through appearance; lack of explosiveness and secretiveness additionally places significant risk on profile; realistic organizational arm, ceiling emergency bullpen arm (High Risk)
Brett Graves (RHP) -
Broad shoulders; muscular build throughout upper half; pronounced chest and shoulders, thick arms; moderate length through frame, more compact through upper half; higher set waist, thick muscular thighs and butt; dense, sturdy throughout; frame shows eventual maintenance through age; at physical maturity, no remaining physical projection whatsoever. Average arm speed; arm action shows fluidity and ease through arm acceleration; 3/4 slot orients slightly lower at times; slight crossfire; slight rock into motion from first base side of rubber, hands joined over head and correlate with moderate leg kick as they drop; breaks as drive initiates; struggles to replicate delivery from windup, purposefully pauses at times to aid in deception and altering of batter timing; later collapse, drive shows fairly controlled, orients to more rotational at foot strike and drifts more east at times towards latter portion of outings; slightly inverted foot strike, slight head whack through extension; extends and closes gloveside, upper half can leak through at times; inconsistent timing and replication of drive; limited strength and quick twitch athleticism inhibit command projection; arm action conducive for moderate command potential. Fastball 89-91 T93; moderate run in lower bands with natural cut action applied to pitch as well; below average command; drive and moving parts through delivery inhibits command potential at present; shows quality plane and ability to alter batter sightline; more exerted for greater velocity in upper bands; shows natural arm strength; moderate late sinking action applied to pitch at times, run shows sporadic action with more early softer action and late firm almost armside bore sort of action achieved; struggles to consistently work south and establish gloveside portion of zone; pitch shows quality extension and flashes late life; greater potential utility in bullpen capacity; command potential moderate, weak contact potential; above average potential in bullpen capacity. Cutter 85-87; shows average depth and quality late breaking action; struggles to throw for strikes and manipulate shape at present; able to replicate arm speed and extension off fastball, moderate arm drag at times; able to consistently achieve present action and shows potential to generate weak contact; potential to service well in sequence given arsenal; can initiate break and depth earlier from release at times; average potential. Slider 79-84; shows tight spinning action and above average depth achieved consistently to pitch; inconsistent arm slot replication and varying slots to achieve desired shape and location; shows ability to round and throw for strikes to armside; inconsistent strike throwing ability at present; flashes quality tilt and demonstrates ability to consistently snap quality spin; aggressive, confident in pitch; challenges batters and services as present out pitch; generates swings and misses with offering; shows ability to sweep pitch and subtract to pitch depth sparingly at times, inconsistent; must sharpen strike throwing ability to have actualize at highest level; above average potential. Changeup 81-84; moderate, firm fading action achieved sporadically at times; shows former minimal action with mild sinking action and depth achieved; inconsistent arm speed replication and extension at present; arm action conducive for further development of pitch; shows below average depth and flashes greater at times; lacks present confidence in pitch; struggles to consistently throw for strikes; forces in sequence at present; limited fastball command potential inhibits pitch potential from fully actualizing in game; below average potential. Shows fluidity through arm action and premium physicality on mound; flashes of quality fastball life and tight spinning action achieved; inconsistent, poor timing from set and drift from stretch limit command potential with limited athleticism and present strength through drive; high risk development remaining to actualize within a rotation role; realistic low leverage bullpen arm, ceiling swing arm (High Risk)
Casey Meisner (RHP) -
Long, lean frame; significant length through limbs; moderate base through shoulders; shows definition through upper half and legs; limited physicality and mass; limited physical projection given dimensions and build; nearing physical maturity; frame of low risk maintenance in regards to excess weight or soft body concerns; lacks build conducive for significant development of physical projection, close to physical max. Fringe arm speed; arm action shows fluidity, arm acceleration more exerted and arm slower from previous viewings; stress on arm; upright, minimal back half collapse; length through stride; crossfire; firm foot strike; moderate spine tilt; upper half completely flies open frequently, inconsistent timing, does not show ability to make in game adjustment, poor defeated body language on mound; length through arm path; mild head whack; mild recoil through arm declaration; lacks rotation athleticism or strength on mound conducive for rotation workload; more exerted and stiff from previous appearances last year; back half drags at times through delivery; first base side of rubber, moderate leg kick; slighter kick from stretch, hurried at times; 1.21-1.26 to home; drive becomes more rotational and shifts east-west frequently; does not show mental fortitude on mound; unlikely to function in rotation capacity at highest level. Fastball 87-90 T92; mild late life flashes at times with softer run in lower bands; firm pitch for majority of outing, shows fairly true; well below average command; inconsistent plane and sequence, stiffer arm and lack of athleticism inhibits command utility of pitch, moderate deception through length and moving parts; run shows more firm at times, flashes firm tailing action sporadically; lacks feel or present confidence with pitch, has gone backwards in regards to command projection, life and velocity; fringe potential. Curveball 76-79; rolling action with inconsistent spin and depth; struggles to throw for strikes and subtract to pitch depth; frequently breaks from release; flashes average depth; poor arm speed replication, inconsistent extension to pitch; frequently had chest fly open on numerous occasions with pitch and spike to gloveside, unable to demonstrate adjustment or feel with pitch; periodical arm drag on pitch; inconsistent slot; lack of feel with diminished fastball command projection limits utility of pitch in game; below average potential. Changeup 80-84; firm fading action and tailing action achieved at times; flashes below average depth and moderate true fade at times with lesser arm speed; struggled to consistently throw for strikes, poor arm speed replication and extension; deception assisted through perceived visual aspects of delivery; limited potential off inhibited fastball command projection, arm action conducive for pitch development, projection limited given present state; fringe potential. Lacks requisite athleticism or strength to function consistently on mound with aspects that have gone backwards through development, relies predominantly on deception to function at present level, arm action more exerted and stressful; lacks looseness or ease; poor timing and numerous moving parts limit command projection significantly, action to pitches inconsistent and predominantly poor; realistic organizational arm, ceiling low leverage relief (High Risk)
Heath Fillmyer (RHP) -
Broad base to shoulders, shows tapered through midsection to hips; lean thighs and legs, length through lower half, higher set waist; mass through chest with muscular shoulders; shows strength, slight through trunk; length to arms, larger hands; frame potential to sustain physicality and good weight through maturity, approaching physical maturity with physical max; moderate maintenance through continued development. Average arm speed; shows explosive mildly exerted arm acceleration; moderate shoulder tilt, spine tilt; crossfire, inverted firm foot strike; deep hip rotation through moderate leg kick; extreme first base side of rubber; turns parallel to first base line; looks away from plate on occasion; moderate back half collapse; minimal rotation through drive, can become overly rotational and struggle to remain closed at times, lacks sufficient rotation stamina and strength at present, inconsistent drive and foot strike; stride varies; slot slighter higher than 3/4, lowers to traditional slot at times; lacks fluidity through arm action, mild pause at stab, mildly exerted, head whack as outing progressed; significant recoil through deceleration; slighter kick from stretch, shows quick pitch variation with lesser kick and collapse from set and stretch; 1.17-1.24 from stretch, slow feet on pickoff attempts; functional strength a question for rotation workload at highest level. Fastball 91-94; shows moderate three way action at times; late slight natural sinking action and armside bore, more true running action in lower bands with altered extension; aggressive, attacks zone; remained closed for majority of appearance; works with quality plane and able to change batter sightline, confidence in pitch; cerebral in sequence and action achieved, able to add and subtract to velocity; shows core and arm strength; potential to remain in shown velocity band through rotation capacity; below average command; issues consistently throwing quality strikes, pitch action able to induce weaker contact for level; flashes late explosion to plate elevated; flashes moderate cut action; fringe command potential, shows moderate athleticism on mound; competitive demeanor; above average potential. Slider 81-85; shows tight spinning above average depth and flashes vertical tilt through zone, shows ability to manipulate depth for lesser, shorter shape while achieving late dive to pitch and able to consistently throw for strikes; mild arm drag, inconsistent extension replication to pitch; shows of softer variation at times; vertical shape achieved from higher slot, able to front and back door, modest ability to expand and sweep gloveside; shows confidence in pitch, utilizes backwards and able to miss barrels; increase depth and command out of zone; above average potential. Curveball 77-81; softer spinning action and inconsistent feel, slower rolling 11-5 dimension and breaks prematurely from release, forced in sequence towards latter portion of appearance; below average depth; unable to manipulate pitch gloveside and sweep, poor feel and strike throwing ability at present; slider shows superior depth and spin, far greater feel; pitch services purely in capacity to surprise in sequence; well below average potential. Changeup 85-88; firm late sinking action and moderate fading depth with poor extension to pitch; inconsistent extension and arm speed replication, arm action conducive for pitch development; haphazard action achieved to pitch, immature feel at present; firm through zone, greater fade flashes sporadically at times; shows moderate confidence in pitch at present; flashes average depth and action; competitive approach and moderate athleticism despite lesser functional strength and exerted arm acceleration provide potential for pitch to actualize; average potential. Shows athletic build and athleticism on mound alongside compact, repeatable arm action enough to potentially function in a rotation capacity at the highest level despite more exerted stiffness and inconsistent strength through latter portions of appearances; sustainable quality build and demonstrates good in game adjustment amidst pitch to pitch and inning to inning; realistic swing arm, ceiling #4 starter (High Risk)
Lou Trivino (RHP) -
Slightly high waisted; thick through trunk and torso, big butt; thick thighs, compact torso; wide base through hips; present excess through midsection and trunk; limited flexibility and athleticism; body presently shows as slightly soft, high maintenance to prevent further weight gain; high risk build, reaching physical decline; at physical maturity, no further positive projection. Average arm speed; stab; slight shoulder tilt; stiff arm acceleration, violent recoil to finish; head whack through finish; pitches from stretch, slightly towards third base side of rubber; slight inward kick and large turn; collapses back half, greater incorporation of rotational torque from previous year; firm foot strike, slightly inverted; shoulders fly open sporadically; minimal deception; 3/4 slot; limited strength through drive. Fastball 95-98; hard natural tailing action to pitch, action begins early, poor feel to pitch at present; catches plate frequently, easily able to be tracked; mixes late hard cut action and explosive life to pitch as well, shows good extension and quality late life; below average command at present; stiffness and present strength place limitation on command potential; significant velocity increase from previous year; struggles to work with downhill plane consistently, lacks pitching acumen and feel for pitch at present, limited projection though velocity provides potential in limited capacity; above average potential within bullpen. Cutter 92-95; hard sweeping action to gloveside; arm drags on occasion, fails to generate consistent late action to pitch, very poor immature feel for pitch at present; unable to throw for strikes or subtract to dimension; slight late cut and dive at times; potential for weak contact in bullpen capacity; average potential. Curveball 78-82; quality tight spinning rotation and plus depth, good spike action and 12-6 shape; struggles to subtract to pitch and throw consistently for strikes, possesses innate ability to snap quality spin; elevates slot, action starts early from release, can be tracked from bats with neurological abilities to do so; depth to pitch provides potential swing-and-miss in situational role, limited projection off fastball command; above average potential. Changeup 84-87; firm mild sinking action, flashes greater tailing depth through remains firm; poor extension and inconsistent arm speed replication; slows arm for softer fade in lower band; inconsistent depth and action achieved to pitch; arm action not conducive for pitch development; lacks feel for pitch at present, struggles to throw for strikes and command; fringe potential in bullpen capacity. High maintenance frame and poor aptitude on mound place significant risk on profile; limited command and feel, at age nearing beginning of physical decline; potential for utility at highest level given extreme arm strength and quality action achieved to pitches; must improve strike throwing ability to actualize; realistic situational bullpen arm, ceiling 7th inning bullpen arm (High Risk)
Kyle Finnegan (RHP) -
Long limbed; high waisted; moderate base to shoulders, muscular shoulders and chest; thick thighs; wider base through hips; muscular forearms; sturdy build with length; moderate maintenance, at physical maturity, will begin decline within next couple years; shows present strength through upper half; moderate risk. Lacks strength through drive; poor stride replication, firm foot strike, inverted, front collapses on foot strike; frequently falls off backwards towards first base side unintentionally, completely opens front half; shoulder tilt, loads shoulders, spine tilt; over-the-top arm slot, stab, lacks fluidity through arm action, deteriorated as outing progressed; above average arm speed; shows ease to arm acceleration, decelerates cleanly; limited strength and athleticism in ability to replicate stride significantly limits command projection. Fastball 92-95 T97; flashes good extension and late slight natural tailing life; aided by arm speed and deception of moving parts; flashes cut action to pitch alongside firm run occasionally at times in lower bands, decent action, inconsistent feel to consistently achieve it; well below average command; shows late life and explosion in higher band, firmer moderate run through lower bands; command projection limited, present thrower; has yet to see command or strength development within professional environment; shows ability to alter batter sightline and pitch north-south effectively, extreme swing and miss potential in bursts; above average potential. Slider 78-82; inconsistent spin and slower rolling rotation at times; flashes average depth sporadically, achieved on greater chase depth to pitch; shows ability to deliberately subtract to pitch and lessen shape, throw for strikes with softer spinning action; some moderate feel for pitch; fringe potential. Splitter 83-85; shows changeup like firm fading action at times; poor arm speed replication on pitch; flashes softer earlier depth to pitch; shows predominantly with mild firm sinking life; lacks fluidity through arm action conducive for pitch development; moderate depth flashes at times, sequences well off fastball; below average potential. Presently limited strength and natural athleticism prevent actualization of profile; realistic emergency bullpen arm, ceiling situational bullpen arm (Moderate Risk)
Joey Wagman (RHP) -
Slighter, more diminutive frame; slighter base through shoulders, narrow through hips; limited length through lower half, shorter arms; lean, quick twitch build with trim midsection; lacks prototypical physicality on mound, lacks requisite strength to function in rotation capacity; at physical max, approaching physical decline; moderate risk with little to no maintenance through frame in regards to soft body concerns; no projection. Fringe arm speed; stab, shoulder tilt, firm slightly inverted foot strike; extension through front half and large back half collapse and drop through drive towards plate; stiff, exerted arm acceleration with mild recoil through deceleration; lacks fluidity through arm action; high 3/4 arm slot; frequently becomes rotational and upper half can fly open; extends gloveside through delivery; poor strength and limited athleticism on mound; not enough to function consistently within rotation capacity, limited strictly towards bullpen duties; first base side of rubber, rocks into motion; moderate leg kick retained from stretch, 1.26-1.33 to home; mild shoulder tilt, stress through arm and lower half. Fastball 86-88; lacks sufficient confidence in pitch, struggles to throw consistently for strikes given stiffness through arm action and limited athleticism on mound, lacks command projection; moderate firm run in lower reaches of band, shows natural cut action at times applied to pitch; shows mild sink at times; well below average command, struggles to utilize pitch effectively, shows more confidence in spin than primary offering; limited arm strength, inconsistent and varying arm speed at times, extends early on occasion to provide deception to pitches; lacks command projection or utility to function at highest level; well below average potential. Curveball 74-78; shows tight spinning action and average depth, can throw pitch for strikes; confident, aggressive with offering; utilizes backwards and forwards in counts, often breaks from release though flashes ability to achieve later depth; true 12-6 shape and spike action; limited ability to subtract to pitch depth, exaggerated break and shows as easily tracked; utilizes more frequently to set up batters; high percentages of pitches thrown; inconsistent extension, replicates arm speed to pitch; mild drag at times; lacks utility at upper levels given lack of fastball projection; below average potential. Cut slider 81-83; shows tight spinning action and late break at times, shape can break earlier from release; demonstrates natural innate ability to snap effective spin; utilizes effectively versus either handed competition, generates weaker contact; lacks true tilt or consistent break, struggles to subtract and play with pitch depth and consistently throw for strikes; alters arm path, lowers slot for pitch; limited utility against advanced competition given lack of requisite fastball projection; shows confidence in pitch, initiates in sequence, aggressive with spin; below average potential. Changeup 83-86; poor firm sinking action with sporadically poor fade achieved at times; inconsistent strike throwing ability, poor arm speed and extension replication to pitch; poor confidence with pitch at present; lacks fluidity through arm action conducive for pitch development; minimal deception for pitch for present; limited athleticism and deception alongside poor action achieved provide little to zero projection whatsoever for pitch, extremely minute chance of further development and improvement; organizational pitch. Stresses through delivery and exerted stiff arm action alongside poor athleticism not requisite to function consistently on mound lead to zero value at the highest level given profile; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm
Rob Huber (RHP) -
Smaller stature, compact build; limited length through limbs; very thick set through trunk, soft through midsection; wide base through hips, large chest with some definition to shoulders; stocky built soft frame without projection, at physical maturity, approaching physical decline; high maintenance build. Below average arm speed, poor arm action, stab; 3/4 slot, elevates for spin; slight shoulder tilt, large head whack through extension; shoulders leak through on spin at times, remained closed through majority of appearance; violence to exerted stiff arm acceleration, violent recoil through finish; moderate leg kick, drifts towards plate at height of kick and shows rotation through drive frequently; limited strength, inverted foot strike; lacks arm action and physical projection to project in anything other than limited bullpen capacity. Fastball 88-92 T93; shows decent life and late tail to pitch, able to work pitch north-south and achieve adequate plane; slight run in lower band, can add to pitch when necessary; flashes decent extension to pitch; well below average command, struggles to consistently throw pitch for strikes, poor athleticism and limited strength place severe limitations on command projection from present state; fringe pitch. Curveball 74-79; elevates arm slot, exaggerated 12-6 shape, average depth, consistent spin achieved to pitch; can throw for strikes with exaggerated two plane dimension, locate arm and glove side within zone; can show ability to increase depth slightly and command out of zone, struggles to subtract to pitch, easily tracked from release; below average potential. Slider 82-85; inconsistent poor feel for newly acquired pitch, flashes tight spinning action and quality tilt sporadically, no semblance of zone with offering at present; arm drags; very poor replication of action, shows softer sweeping shape and mild cutter like action at times; flashes spin enough to potentially develop, limited projection given lack of future fastball command; below average potential. Changeup 83-86; firm mild sinking action to pitch, shows slight fade and depth without arm speed replication, poor feel and deception from altering incumbent exerted delivery, minimal action and utility given profile; organizational pitch. Significant maintenance build and lack of command provide little value and utility through profile; realistic organizational arm, ceiling emergency bullpen arm (High Risk)
Brendan Butler (RHP) -
Presently soft through midsection; wide base through hips; shoulders and hip width equivalent, at extreme risk for further deterioration of frame; thick thighs, limited length through upper half; higher set waist, compact torso; moderate definition through shoulders and chest; at physical maturity; extreme maintenance build through further development, lacks frame conducive to sustain through rotation innings; bullpen exclusive capacity and future. Below average arm speed, moderate arm drag; poor arm action; finishes across body; falls over towards first base side through delivery, oriented towards first base side of rubber; shoulders fly open through delivery, struggles to remain closed; rotational drive, opens front; moderate leg kick, set at belt and raises to chest, breaks hands at midsection; slight crossfire, large back half collapse through drive; collapses front half through foot strike; extremely firm foot strike; moderate hip rotation; stresses through lower half; struggles to replicate drive and foot strike, collapses and stride length vary, lacks significant strength or build conducive for athleticism on mound; exerted, stiff arm acceleration with recoil through deceleration of arm; components not conducive for command potential, exclusive bullpen attributes, shows lack of strength and athleticism that may not be able to function consistently even in bullpen role. Fastball 90-92 T93; shows decent extension and violence through delivery provides deception and aids in fastball utility despite well below average command: pitch shows hard late sinking action and hard late run to pitch; action induces weak contact at present level with late movement and armside bore; works north with pitch and can alter sightline sparingly at times; shows confidence in pitch and aggressive approach on mound, can struggle to find zone; relies on pitch heavily in game; more limited future utility against more advanced bats; inconsistent feel for achieving action and depth of action consistently; limited pitching aptitude and poor command projection; below average potential in bullpen capacity. Slider 77-82; flashes tight spinning average depth and sweeping with mild late dive; shows varying spin and rotation to pitch, manipulates depth and shape sparingly; inconsistent feel and strike throwing ability; poor arm speed replication, potential diminished through lack of fastball command projection; inconsistent in game utility; shoulders and upper half leak and fly open for pitch to greater extent; poor deception and future utility; below average potential in bullpen capacity. Changeup 83-86; firm slight fading action at times, shows softer fading depth with poor action with poor arm speed replication; inconsistent extension achieved to pitch; poor in game utility, inconsistent strike throwing ability and immature feel at present; poor confidence in pitch during game situations; struggles to throw for strikes; deception diminished significantly through lack of arm speed replication and future fastball command; struggles to achieve consistent action to pitch; arm action not conducive for further development; well below average potential in bullpen capacity. Lacks requisite build and athleticism to function consistently within an extended professional role; fastball movement and flashes of spinning action provide for modest success in lower minors capacity; lacks major league ceiling with minimal utility in upper reaches of development; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm.
Koby Gauna (RHP) -
Present excess through midsection; soft body; moderate base through shoulders, wider set through hips, big butt; less mass through legs; minimal length through limbs; large chest; minimal definition throughout frame; at physical maturity and approaching physical decline, no remaining projection; build at extreme risk and high maintenance through development. Below average arm speed; stiff, exerted arm acceleration with pause prior to accelerating towards plate; arm action lacks fluidity and not conducive for command potential; occasionally controlled leg kick, pauses and varies pace of kick to aid deception and alter timing; crossfire; chest flies open frequently, struggles to remain closed; deep hip rotation; parallel to first base; third base side of rubber; condensed stride, firm inverted foot strike, minimal back half collapse; set at shoulders, lowers and breaks at midsection as drive initiates; inconsistent replication of drive and foot strike; poor athleticism and limited strength through delivery; lacks ability to function within rotation capacity or at the highest level at present given lack of strength and poor frame. Fastball 85-88; moderate two-seam action and tail; more firm sinking action achieved to pitch at times; poor command and arm speed replication through latter portions of outings; poor feel for pitch; struggles to orient on top of pitch from slightly lower slot consistently; moderate run in lower band, shows slight cut sporadically at times, inconsistent; lacks feel to add and subtract or establish and exploit batter sightline; pitch utility severely limited through lack of command projection and poor physical projection as well; well below average potential. Slider 81-84; soft spinning sweeping action consistently achieved to pitch, shows ability to play modestly with pitch depth and increase out of zone as well as throw for strikes; more vertical rounder shape achieved at times and able to throw consistently to both sides of the plate; firm minimal depth at times with inconsistent feel for pitch over certain spells; upper half flies open frequently for pitch; arm drag and crosdbody finish; inconsistent arm speed and extension replication; shows confidence in pitch; well below average potential. Changeup 80-83; moderate fading action achieved at times, poor arm speed replication and extension to pitch; shows confidence and initiates in sequence, can pitch backwards; poor fading action, more firm sinking depth shown at times; arm action and athleticism not conducive for pitch to further develop and actualize with poor fastball command projection and limited deception; frequently becomes more rotational and drifts east-west, leaks upper half for pitch; inconsistent strike throwing ability and feel; well below average potential. Lacks arm action, strength and athleticism enough to function in bullpen capacity; poor body increases risk of profile substantially with little to no ceiling to be achieved through profile; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm.
Matt Stalcup (LHP) -
Broad shoulders; dense through chest and shoulders; tapered through midsection with slighter, more narrow base through hips; slighter dimension and mass through legs; some length through frame; minimal maintenance through development, at physical maturity, approaching physical decline; lower risk build lacking projection; lacks prototypical rotation physicality. Exerted arm acceleration, average arm speed; high 3/4 arm slot; extreme spine tilt, crossfire; looks away from plate; third base side of rubber, extends gloveside and shoulders often fly open; stab, extreme shoulder tilt, very firm slightly inverted foot strike; stress on lower half; stiff throughout arm action, extreme recoil through deceleration; extreme drop and back half collapse prior to drive; varying strength and inconsistent stride replication; not conducive for further command potential, ceiling of moderate strike throwing ability; shows fast twitch actions and explosiveness though athleticism limited to shorter length capacities; fatigued and arm slowed later through appearance with minimal pitches thrown; strictly functions within bullpen capacity for future value. Fastball 91-94 T95 shows explosive life and flashes decent extension; shows moderate cut action in higher bands; good downhill ability and can shift from working south to alter batter sightline; well below average command, utilizes intensity of pitch and explosiveness of delivery for deception; pitch shows more true softer cut action in lower bands at times; mild run shown at times; shows weight to four-seam and late sink; pitch shows utility in bursts; average potential in bullpen. Curveball 74-78; shows moderately tight spinning action and average depth; breaks from release and easily tracked; 1-7 shape and good feel within strike zone, can add and subtract to shape sparingly and throw for strikes; good feel for depth and shape of pitch; inconsistent arm speed replication and moderate arm drag from higher slot; poor extension at times; can sweep pitch to gloveside; feel for pitch plays up potential utility; poor fastball command projection diminish potential in game value; fringe potential. Changeup 84-86; firm sinking action and poor arm speed replication, poor extension and inconsistent feel for pitch; shows sporadic slight fade at times with lesser arm speed; arm action not conducive for pitch to further develop, minimal development over previous years within professional environment, lacks projection or potential in game utility; shows very firm inconsistent action and poor strike throwing ability; does not play appropriately in sequence off fastball; well below average potential. Lacks requisite athleticism to maintain high stress delivery and stiffer arm action with lack of projection and approaching age of physical decline; does not possess major league future in bullpen capacity; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm
BJ Boyd (CF/LF) -
Thick, dense stocky build throughout; extremely thick through hips, big butt; broad shoulders, prominent barrel chest; shows quick twitch explosiveness and quick feet despite frame with moderate present excess; frame at physical maturity with no remaining physical projection; frame at extreme maintenance to maintain and preserve throughout maturity and development; shows quick twitch athleticism to sustain in short term though at risk to decline through eventual aging. Average bat speed, moderate barrel drag; shows slight leg kick and coil through lower half; shows slight toe tap two strike approach; explosive hands; stiff through hands and wrists; casts barrel away from body at times, shows adjustment in choking on barrel at times; rotational swing, opens front; lower set, slight load and drops hands; slighter base prior to stride; hands out over plate, exploitable inner third, struggles to track spin from release; inconsistent separation, decent hand-eye coordination, inconsistent tracking and approach; expands outer third and susceptible inner third; moderate barrel control; predominantly linear swing; avg raw with inconsistent extension, extended through contact at times; prefers to attack out front; poor timing frequently, aggressive early in counts; has not shown significant development at plate through years in professional environment; plus footspeed, explosive strides and premium fast twitch lower half; 3.77, 3.82 bunts, 4.09, 4.11, 4.07, 4.10; explosive straight line abilities on basepaths; inconsistent effort and consistency; lacks desire and effort during workouts and in game, shows poor body language and sluggish demeanor, remains within own clique while interacting with teammates; poor adjustment ability and questionable makeup in desire to improve; inconsistent set and effort within field; average range, inconsistent lateral quickness, delayed first step; sluggish, poor closing speed to routes and poor effort during in game situations at times; reads show inconsistent laterally with varying routes; utility limited to corner within outfield; below average arm strength, poor carry to throws with limited strength; utility plays down with inconsistent game pace and effort, struggles to recognize situation consistently. Lacks acumen throughout aspects of game or desire to actualize talents in order to manifest and provide value at the highest level; exploitable approach and poor timing alongside stagnated development warrant limited value through profile; realistic organizational position player, ceiling organizational position player.
James Harris (LF/CF) -
Lean, muscular build; wider base through hips, slighter base through shoulders; explosive, fluid fast twitch athleticism; defined muscular torso and thighs, definition through shoulders and back; higher set waist, well distributed and muscular throughout; premium quick twitch athletic build; moderate maintenance through continual development and age. Stiff through wrists, hands fairly stiff as well; exerted through swing; rotational; creates moderate separation between halves; average bat speed, mild loft through zone; late extension; slight kick and coil through hips; does not show two strike approach; average raw with ability to backspin to pull and actualized by compromising swing with greater leverage, not conducive for in game; able to keep hands back and time to spin, shows neurological functions to track spin, tracks well from release; barrel takes time to enter zone; slight load with inconsistent and occasional upward drift; can decelerate through contact; limited strength at plate; inconsistent timing attributed to rotation; some knowledge of personal zone, shows decent approach at plate, susceptible and aggressive early in counts; below average bat-to-ball potential at highest level; premium fluid effortless strides and plus-plus footspeed from right side, 4.37 turn, 4.11, 4.09; inconsistent effort on basepaths, inconsistencies and struggles and pitcher reads; shows potential utility to manifest on basepaths; average range in center field; shows decent reads off contact and below average first step; shows adequate lateral range; inconsistent effort at times with poor closing speed to routes; routes show as more haphazard with inconsistent tracking at times, struggles to read straight away; below average arm with limited carry and strength; poor accuracy and can hurry throws; poor effort and competitiveness in game, not recognizing situation frequently with lackadaisical reactions; not consistently set at pitch; questionable makeup and limited development place significant strain on profile, enough utility and athleticism to potential supply limited role at the highest level; realistic emergency positional player, ceiling bench/platoon bat.
Tyler Marincov (RF) -
Thick set through torso, definition through modest shoulder base, wider set through hips; average length through lower half, muscular thighs; shows lean at present with muscular upper half; muscular forearms and larger hands; frame shows moderate maintenance through continual age; approaching physical decline, no remaining physical projection. Below average bat speed; hands shows as fairly loose, stiff wrists and poor extension, average base with extreme stride; closed swing, cuts out inner third; susceptible inside and zone expands elevated; struggles at times to get wrists on top of pitches, downward extension; lengthy bat path, higher set with moderate load, moderate coil through hips, poor separation; susceptible to spin located within zone; hips leak through frequently through transfer as well, very inconsistent; poor timing; above average raw, shows ability to attack out front and backspin balls to pull side, often extended through contact, moderate bat drag and leverage through swing; cheats to zone frequently and can sit fastballs; shows cognizance of own individual zone, decent approach; expands behind in count, passive early; poor bat-to-ball potential; poor reads and sluggish first step in outfield, below average range in corner; limited footspeed shows below average consistently, exerted long strides and below average footspeed; can produce average home to first times from right side on occasion; average arm strength with good carry and decent accuracy, lower arm slot and crossbody finish; poor straight away reads and inconsistent routes, limited utility overall within field; shows right handed pull side raw with minimal percentage for strength to actualize consistently in game at the highest level, will not provide requisite value to warrant starting position in corner; realistic organizational position player, ceiling organizational position player.
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