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Physical Description: Average
frame, minimal remaining projection.
Mechanics:
Throws from a low three-quarters arm slot. Effortful delivery
with minimal leg kick and short, jerky arm action. Short stride
and deceptive delivery.
Fastball: 92-94
mph. Tops out at 95 mph. Heavy fastball. Fringy command and
control of the pitch. Throws frequently and has shown
bat-missing ability in the low minors. Potential average
offering.
Sweeper: 79-84 mph. Long,
horizontal shape. Able to land in the zone or bury down and out
when looking for a whiff. Potential average offering.
Changeup: 82-86 mph. Firm, two-seamish shape.
Lacks feel. Potential below-average offering. |
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Career Notes: Started his
college career at Cowley County Community College, where his
team made the Junior College World Series both seasons he
pitched. Became the closer as a sophomore. Transferred to
Oklahoma State for his junior season as a walk-on. Essentially
threw only fastballs in college, expanding his arsenal after
being drafted. Did not use an agent during the draft process.
Was the only healthy member of Red Sox 2023 draft class not
assigned to a team that year, but was promoted very quickly from
Salem to Greenville after six dominant outings to start his
first full season.
Summation: Projects
as an organizational reliever. Ceiling of an up-and-down
emergency depth arm. Fastball and sweeper both have shown
bat-missing ability in the low minors. Needs to tighten up
command and control, but provides a different look with his
short arm action and is tough on right-handed hitters.
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