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Physical Description: Tall,
extra large frame at 6-foot-7, 275 pounds. Massive pitcher's frame. Intimidating presence. No remaining projection.
Mechanics: Throws from a low three-quarters arm
slot, starting on the first base side of the rubber. Some effort
in delivery. High leg kick. Short arm action behind and hides
the ball there. Quick forward. Solid extension.
Fastball: 94-96 mph. Has reportedly topped out at 99
mph. Command and control need work. Pitch jumps on hitters.
Velocity has ticked up since signing with Boston.
Slider: 83-87 mph. Primary secondary pitch.
Solid tilt. Flashes bat-missing ability when he throws it
competitively.
Changeup: 87-88 mph.
Show-me pitch that he uses infrequently. Well-below average at
present.
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Career Notes: Drafted by
Oakland in the tenth round in 2021. Pitched in one game in the
Arizona Complex League that season, then missed most of 2022
with an injury. Struggled through control issues in Low-A in
2023. Released by Oakland in May 2024 after 4 games in High-A.
Signed with Boston in June 2024 and had a solid showing in the
FCL and with Salem. Pitched for Cangrejeros de Santurce in the
Puerto Rican Winter League during the 2024-25 off-season and
excelled as one of the best pitchers in the league.
Summation: Has an intriguing combination of
size and velocity. If he can find consistency with his arsenal
and improved command and control, could become a really
intriguing prospect, as stuff has never been an issue and even
seems to have taken a step forward in Spring Training 2025.
Slider flashes bat-missing ability and gives him a solid
two-pitch combination. Changeup is a work in progress. Needs to
find a third pitch to have a chance to stick as a starter. Has
stuff that could really play up in a bullpen role.
Note: This page will be updated
with a complete scouting report after the scouting team has seen
the player in regular season game action.
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