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Physical Description: Tall,
sturdy pitcher's frame. Has filled out since he entered pro ball
and has minimal remaining projection.
Mechanics:
Throws from a three-quarters arm slot. Some effort in delivery.
Slightly below-average extension. Longer arm action with a
slight stab behind. Average arm speed. Hitters get a pretty good
look at him.
Fastball: 90-94 mph. Tops
out at 97 mph. Primarily relies on a sinking fastball, but will
also utilize a four-seam fastball that sits at the higher end of
that velocity range. Potential average offering.
Slider: 84-87 mph. Short, horizontal break. Added to
his arsenal relatively recently, but has developed into one of
his more reliable secondaries. Does not consistently get over it and
snap it off. Average spin rate.
Curveball:
80-82 mph. Long, 12-to-6 action with depth with he snaps it off.
Has generated swinging strikes in the minors, but has not
translated as well to the major league level. Solid potential as
an out pitch, but needs more refinement.
Changeup:
87-89 mph. Pitch shows some sink and fade. Lacks feel and is
inconsistent within outings.
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Career Notes: Two-sport
athlete in high school, also starring in football. Was named
Illinois Player of the Year his senior year of high school. 18th
overall pick by the Pirates in 2019, signing for slightly under
slot. Was a consensus top 100
prospect entering the 2021 and 2022 seasons, appearing on MLB
Pipeline's 2023 list as well. Participated in the 2021 Futures
Game. Struggled a
bit in first exposure to the majors in 2023 and 2024, but also
dealt with a lat strain in the first half of 2024. Traded to
Boston for Nick Yorke at the 2024 trade deadline.
Summation: Potential fifth starter type.
Ceiling of a mid-rotation starter. Intriguing project for the
pitching development staff to try to get the most out of a
player with raw talent and strong pedigree. Once a highly
regarded prospect, he has struggled to make the jump to the majors. At worst,
he
looks like an emergency depth starter, but he flashes MLB starter
potential. Needs to find more consistency with his secondary
offerings and refine his fastball command to reach his
potential.
Note: This page will be
updated with a complete scouting report after the scouting team
has seen the player in person.
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