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Physical Description: Tall,
filled-out frame. Sturdy build, looks heavier than listed. No
remaining projection.
Mechanics: Throws
from a three-quarters arm slot starting on the first base side
of the rubber. High leg kick. Short arm action with significant
extension of around seven feet. Really drives off his plant leg.
Low release height. Repeatable delivery.
Fastball:
92-94 mph sinker with armside run, tick slower than his
four-seam. Genrates whiffs. 86-89 mph cutter with some sink.
Uses his sinker and cutter about 50% of the time. 93-95 mph
four-seamer tops out at 96 mph. Lower-spin fastball with ride
and run. Plays up in the zone due to flat approach angle.
Induces ground balls. Solid-average control.
Curveball: 81-83 mph. Vertical shape. Solid depth and
bite.
Does not throw for strikes
consistently, but when he does, pitch is very tough to hit.
Slider:
Mid-80s. Sweepy
shape, more tilt than depth. Will add and subtract length
on occasion. Solid feel, throws for strikes at a high rate. Has
bat-missing ability. Is adept at getting chases with the pitch
by consistently locating it competitively.
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Career Notes: Originally
drafted by the Dodgers out of high school, but did not sign and
attended Auburn. Signed with the Orioles as an undrafted free
agent following the shortened, five-round 2020 draft. Was
acquired by the Red Sox after being selected by the Athletics in
the Rule 5 Draft (and therefore retains Rule 5 roster
restrictions). Was left unprotected by the Giants, who had
acquired him from the Orioles for cash considerations in 2024.
Summation:
Checks a lot of boxes the Red Sox look for in a pitcher.
Has elite extension, low release height and solid fastball
traits, paired with two breaking balls that can miss bats. Solid flier
type to get in the system and see if he can become a contributor
at minimal cost. Able to go multiple innings, potentially
filling a long-relief role for the major league club.
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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