Logan Allen (LHP/San Diego Padres)
Seen 3x Instructs, 2x Spring
Physique -
Shorter than listed 6'3"; Compact through upper half, squared and Average built through shoulders, some length through lower half, some mild excess through midsection, sturdy built for size with no remaining projection;potential for build to go backwards, limited athletic projection
Makeup -
Competitor; aggressive in sequence and confident in stuff; adjusts from previous at-bats and through multiple goes against a lineup, takes interest in studying competition; nothing out of the ordinary through participation in drill work or interaction with teammates, not a detriment in a clubhouse; good approach and on field makeup on the mound, traits conducive to actualize talents to fullest potential; good foundation for a pitcher
Mechanics -
Slightly longer arm action, moderate effort; avg arm speed, arm slightly slower at present than from Fall; moderate rock into motion from just off middle of rubber towards third base, stiff through large leg lift, stab in back with considerable shoulder tilt; firm at foot strike, slight crossfire and closed landing; 3/4 arm slot; fairly stiff and multiple parts to delivery, physical limitations are a concern
Fastball -
Present 50, Future 60
89-93 T94; cut action in lower reaches of band, more exerted to reach upper portions. Achieves decent extension and natural cut action, pitches well downhill with plane and flashes natural lefty tail, run and sinking action; can show three way action. Average command projection on pitch, shows confidence with pitch early and throughout sequence, not passive or doubting in fastball effectiveness; confident in pitch north up and out of zone, has shown ability to execute with offering forwards or backwards. Quality foundation; action to pitch there with decent arm strength, capable of actualizing to plus potential with approach to pitching and his strength.
Curveball -
Present 45, Future 55
Flashes quality depth and break, 1-7 depth in 76-79 MPH band; good spin and possesses natural ability, hand speed and wrist action, to spin a curveball. Can have tendency to roll and soften at times, can yank to gloveside and struggle to time with pitch on occasion; can get cute in sequence at times with pitch, will initiate heavy with pitch to start sequence in some left on left and right handed out front bats, can be adjusted; good feel for pitch, can better improve ability to subtract and throw for strikes, shows as softer more rolling variation when looking to locate in zone too often at present. Actualizing fastball command will allow pitch to actualize alongside it with pitch action and feel for pitching enough to project pitch to potential
Slider -
Present 40, Future 50
New addition to arsenal; yanks out of zone gloveside frequently; inconsistent pitch action, struggles to get on top and down on pitch despite slot and plane, throws in 85-87 MPH reach at present, shows more truer cutter action than slider depth and tilt at present; can drag arm and fly open, poor feel for pitch at present; flashes on at times, flash good late depth and bite can show; potential to complement remaining pitches
Changeup -
Present 45, Future 50
Deliberate with extension and deception to pitch can lack at times; yanks gloveside frequently, flashes good depth and tumbling action, arm drags; can flash true fade to armside when pronating off pitch, deliberate to achieve that action at present; feel for pitching will allow for pitch to play in game when fully actualized
Realistic Role - 4th Starter (50)
Ceiling - 4th Starter (50)
Review -
Logan Allen possesses the competitiveness, strength, fastball and stuff to function within a major league rotation at full maturity with three pitches that can flash plus in a vacuum and an advanced, aggressive approach to pitching on the mound. The overall package should be enough to overcome his shortcomings, lacking premier athleticism, a projectable arm action, a possibly questionable body long term and the effort that exists in the delivery. Potential to pitch above projection if everything breaks accordingly, confident in the actualizing of the profile given the individual himself and the fastball that goes along with him
