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| Born: 05/13/1990 (Age: 25) | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 0" | Weight: 207 |
| Mechanics |
| Build: Athletic and muscular build; strong foundation and core; quick-twitch athlete; frame maxed.
Mechanics: Sidearm delivery; plus arm speed; hips can become rotated before top half; generates force on hip torque towards home; exerted delivery; will fly open when overthrows. |
| Evaluator | Tucker Blair |
| Report Date | 05/20/2015 |
| Affiliate | Bowie Baysox (AA, Orioles) |
| Dates Seen | 5/5/15 |
| OFP/Risk | 50/Low |
| Realistic | 50; Set-up Arm |
| MLB ETA | 2016 |
| Video | Yes |
| Pitch Type | Present Grade | Future Grade | Sitting Velocity | Peak Velocity | Report |
| FB | 60 | 65 | 93-95 | 96 | Velocity: 65/65 Movement: 70/70 Command: 40/50 T96 4x; extreme arm-side run; heavy movement from a low arm slot provides deception; hitters have trouble barreling offering; command is inconsistent and will need tightening; continued repetition will help improve command. |
| SL | 55 | 60 | 85-87 | 87 | Movement: 60/60 Command: 30/40 Short and tight break; replicates arm speed; deceptive; command and release points are highly inconsistent; hitters are chasing but better competition will lay off more regularly; improvements in release points will improve command slightly. |
| CH | 30 | 40 | 86-87 | 87 | Movement: 50/50 Command: 30/40 Mild fade; replicates arm speed; lacks feel but is able to turn the pitch over and keep it out of the zone; command and release points are very inconsistent; could see slight improvement but the offering is likely a reserve pitch to throw against left-handed hitters to keep them off balance. |
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Givens played shortstop for the first three seasons of his professional career. He was converted to a pitcher full time during the 2013 season. The development of Givens has been far from linear. I have seen him pitch every season since his conversion, and the progression this season has been notable. He has cleaned the mechanics, and is repeating his delivery better. The command is much improved, which leads me to believe he can be a late-inning arm in the majors if there is more consistency. The stuff is hard to barrel, and Givens is efficient in keeping hitters uncomfortable and unbalanced. Round Drafted: Second Round, 2009 |
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| Born: 05/21/1993 (Age: 22) | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 4" | Weight: 205 |
| Mechanics |
| Build: Tall and built; sturdy frame with broad shoulders; frame likely maxed.
Mechanics: Three-quarters arm slot; plus arm speed; stab; mild crossfire; easy delivery with hips and shoulders in unison; solid drive with clean foot plant; repeats delivery; delivery times 1.35 – 1.45. |
| Evaluator | Tucker Blair |
| Report Date | 05/31/2015 |
| Affiliate | Harrisburg Senators (AA, Nationals) |
| Dates Seen | 5/31/15 |
| OFP/Risk | 55/Low |
| Realistic | 50; no. 4 Starting Pitcher |
| MLB ETA | 2015 |
| Video | No |
| Pitch Type | Present Grade | Future Grade | Sitting Velocity | Peak Velocity | Report |
| FB | 60 | 60 | 92-94 | 97 | Velocity: 60/60 Movement: 50/50 Command: 50/50 T95 6x; T97 1x; big downhill plane and stays on top of pitch; very mild arm-side run; consistently peppered bottom half of zone; more control than command but is effective when keeps the ball low in the 92-94 velo band; can notch up velo when needed. |
| SL | 50 | 55 | 82-85 | 86 | Movement: 50/50 Command: 50/50 Replicates arm speed; short and tight break; can flash bite but is inconsistent; release points vary; better offering in higher velo band; works well off the fastball. |
| CH | 50 | 50 | 84-86 | 87 | Movement: 50/50 Command: 50/50 Replicates arm speed; tumbles; lacks big velo separation, but is deceptive due to arm speed replication and ability to consistently throw pitch lower in the zone; not a bat misser. |
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Note: Traded from San Diego to Washington in the 2014 offseason. Brother of Tyson Ross. Ross has three major-league caliber offerings in his arsenal, with average command across the board. He has little projection left and profiles to stick in the rotation. There is minimal risk because he has pitched in Double-A with success. Ross could see time in the majors in 2015, and profiles as a solid back-end option who could play as a no. 4 starter. Round Drafted: First Round (25th overall), 2011 |
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| Born: 10/29/1992 (Age: 22) | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 4" | Weight: 200 |
| Mechanics |
| Build: Broad shoulders; power bottom; physical workhorse; maxed frame.
Mechanics: High three-quarters arm slot; plus arm speed; stab; slight crossfire; mild head whack; hips out of sync with upper half; front shoulder opens; high leg kick to a slightly inverted landing; front leg can get stiff; moderate effort; delivery times 1.35 – 1.45 |
| Evaluator | Tucker Blair |
| Report Date | 05/31/2015 |
| Affiliate | West Virginia Power (Low A, Pirates) |
| Dates Seen | 5/16/15 |
| OFP/Risk | 45/High |
| Realistic | 40; Middle Relief/Long Relief |
| MLB ETA | 2018 |
| Video | No |
| Pitch Type | Present Grade | Future Grade | Sitting Velocity | Peak Velocity | Report |
| FB | 55 | 60 | 92-95 | 96 | Velocity: 60/60 Movement: 50/50 Command: 30/40 T96 2x; downhill plane; displays arm-side run at lower velo band; command is currently well below average; flattens when elevates offering; consistency in mechanics can improve command a grade. |
| CB | 40 | 45 | 77-78 | 79 | Movement: 50/50 Command: 30/40 Inconsistent arm speed replication; 11-5 offering; mild depth; release points inconsistent; easy to see from arm slot; refinements in arm speed and release points can improve offering a tick. |
| CH | 30 | 40 | 82-84 | 86 | Movement: 50/50 Command: 30/40 Inconsistent arm speed replication; mild feel; mild fade; release points highly inconsistent; missed in zone often; improvements in arm speed and release points could improve offering a tick. |
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Note: Brewer missed the entire 2014 season Brewer has a big fastball, but the mechanics and secondary pitches need refinement before he hits his ceiling. There is enough ability for a potential backend arm, but the inconsistencies in his mechanics and the lack of an average secondary offering leave his role likely in the bullpen as a middle-relief option. Round Drafted: Fourth Round, 2011 |
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| Born: 08/23/1990 (Age: 24) | |
| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
| Height: 5' 11" | Weight: 180 |
| Primary Position: LF | |
| Secondary Position: CF | |
| Physical/Health |
| Athletic build; small and muscular frame; physically maxed. |
| Evaluator | Tucker Blair |
| Report Date | 06/02/2015 |
| Dates Seen | 8 Games (April-May 2015) |
| Affiliate | Bowie Baysox (AA, Orioles) |
| MLB ETA | Risk Factor | OFP | Realistic Role | Video |
| 2016 | Low | 45 | 40; Fourth Outfielder/Below-Average Regular | No |
| Makeup |
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Hustles at all times; liked by all members of team and media; strong makeup |
| Tool | Future Grade | Report |
| Hit | 45 | Average bat speed; minimal noise in swing; quiet hands with barrel control; swing can become elongated; mild load; bottom half unbalanced at times; front side will leak open; mild recognition of spin; struggles against same-side spin; strong approach with ability to make in-game adjustments. |
| Power | 40 | Average raw power; mild leverage; raw plays down in game due to average bat speed and unbalanced bottom half against spin. |
| Baserunning/Speed | 50 | ~4.20 home to first times; average speed and second gear; agile player. |
| Glove | 55 | Speed and agility to play all three OF positions; profiles best on corners due to lack of second-gear athleticism; efficient first jump and displays perfect reads and routes; aggressive OF. |
| Arm | 55 | Above-average arm strength; carry from medium depth; accurate. |
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Yastrzemski lacks a carrying tool but the skill set will be valuable in the majors. He can play all three outfield positions and can be a useful option as a second-division starter or a fourth outfielder. His hustle and makeup makes for a solid bench option or club depth. The profile is nearly a finished product with success in the upper minors. Round Drafted: 14th round, 2013 |
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| Born: 12/07/1991 (Age: 23) | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 3" | Weight: 170 |
| Primary Position: CF | |
| Secondary Position: LF | |
| Physical/Health |
| Wiry and athletic frame; fast twitch athlete; frame not conducive for added weight gain. |
| Evaluator | Tucker Blair |
| Report Date | 06/02/2015 |
| Dates Seen | 8 Games (April-May 2015) |
| Affiliate | Bowie Baysox (AA, Orioles) |
| MLB ETA | Risk Factor | OFP | Realistic Role | Video |
| 2016 | Low | 40 | 30; Organizational player | No |
| Makeup |
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Poor attitude and lack of hustle on field; generally seems to be liked by teammates. |
| Tool | Future Grade | Report |
| Hit | 30 | Plus bat speed; mild noise in hands; will drop hands occassionally; quick wrists; mild barrel control; swing can become elongated; front side can leak open; mild load; unbalanced swing; struggles to recognize spin; will swing at poor pitches; struggles against same-side off-speed. |
| Power | 30 | Fringe raw power; mild leverage; swing is not conducive for home-run power; more gap-to-gap style. |
| Baserunning/Speed | 70 | ~4.00 home to first times; displays extreme burst and agility; speed is weapon in outfield and on basepaths. |
| Glove | 60 | Athleticism and speed; helps to play up average reads and routes; covers ground efficiently; first step has improved in past few years. |
| Arm | 45 | Average arm strength; mild carry; inconsistent accuracy; plays down grade a tick. |
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Davis is a toolsy outfielder with a plus glove and double-plus speed, but lacks the approach and barrel control to consistently provide enough value as an everyday regular; Davis will struggle against stronger competition, but the defensive value will make him a reserve or depth player. Round Drafted: UDFA (Signed for $100,000) |
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