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	Joan Baez Born: 12/26/1994 (Age: 20)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 3"	Weight: 190

Build: Wiry; skinny hips; broad shoulders; very mild projection left.

Mechanics: 3/4 arm slot; plus arm speed; deep stab; generates downhill plane; mild crossfire; falls off; rocks on delivery with unecessary motion; out of sync and loses tempo; overall easy delivery; delivery times 1.20 - 1.40.

Evaluator	Tucker Blair
Report Date	06/15/2015
Affiliate	Hagerstown Suns (Low A, Nationals)
Dates Seen	6/12/15
OFP	55
MLB ETA	2018
Video	No

Pitch Type	Future Grade	Sitting Velocity	Peak Velocity	Report
FB	70	92-95	96	Velocity: 65/70 Movement: 55/55 Command: 30/40 T96 2X; life; armside run; struggles to command gloveside; velocity fluctuates from pitch to pitch, inning to inning due to mechanics; more consistent mechanics will help improve command; move to bullpen full time would provide tick in velocity.
CB	50	77-79	80	Movement: 55/55 Command: 30/40 Replicates arm speed; 11-5 shape; moderate depth; inconsistent release points; works best in 77-78 velo band; refinements in release points and mechanics will boost command.
CH	30	85-87	88	Movement: 40/40 Command: 20/40 Inconsistent arm speed replication; mild feel; very mild fade; inconsistent release points; currently firm offering with poor command; refinement in release points and mechanics will boost command.

Baez has a lively arm, but the mechanics are currently a mess. His body lacks consistency towards the plate, with too many contradictory motions. Overall, I like the stuff and think the mechanical aspects are fixable. At the very least, the inconsistencies can be toned down. there is a very small chance he can stick as a starter, and that relies on the progression of his changeup and the improvement of his mechanics. The risk is high due to this being his first experience in full-season ball.