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Physical Description: Tall,
prototypical pitcher's frame. Some remaining projection.
Mechanics: Throws from a three-quarters arm
slot, starting on the third base side of the rubber. Good
extension and low release height. Medium-high leg kick and
controlled delivery. Arm comes through clean. Repeats delivery
well.
Fastball: 88-90 mph. Topped out at
94 mph in college. Advanced feel for control, command is a work
in progress. Stays around the strike zone with the pitch and
rarely throws non-competitive balls.
Changeup:
76-78 mph. Can turn it over with late drop. Deceptive arm speed.
Primary secondary offering.
Curveball:
74-77 mph. 1-to-7 shape. Average depth.
Slider:
79-83 mph. Slurvey shape.
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Career Notes: Father was
drafted by the Yankees in 1988 and played six years in the minor
leagues. Highly regarded amateur. Went to American Heritage High
School, which has produced numerous big leaguers including
current Red Sox Triston Casas. Was teammates with Casas' younger
brother Gavin in high school and college. Committed to
Vanderbilt as an eighth-grader and asked not to be drafted his
senior year of high school in order to go to college. Missed
time in 2024 with a shoulder injury.
Summation:
Left-hander with good size and strong pitchability, but a fringy
arsenal. Four-pitch mix with changeup his best offering.
Fastball is on the light side and breaking balls need
refinement. Strong control profile to build on if he can unlock
additional velocity in pro ball.
Note: This page will be
updated with a complete scouting report after the scouting team
has seen the player in regular season game action.
Links
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