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| Born: 10/24/1996 (Age: 19) | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 3" | Weight: 190 |
| Mechanics |
| Slightly lower three-quarter slot, high leg lift, tight path to slot, natural delivery, some balance issues, will fall off-line; command can be an issue at times, but consistency and repetitions will help, athletic enough to work through issues |
| Evaluator | Grant Jones |
| Report Date | 08/08/2016 |
| Affiliate | Lansing Lugnuts (Low A, Blue Jays) |
| Dates Seen | 8/2/16 |
| OFP/Risk | 55/High |
| Realistic | 50: No. 4 starter/high-leverage reliever |
| MLB ETA | 2019 |
| Video | Yes |
| Pitch Type | Present Grade | Future Grade | Sitting Velocity | Peak Velocity | Report |
| Two-seam FB | 55 | 60 | 91-94 | 96 | Natural arm-side movement, lively pitch, reliant on mix of two-seam and cut fastballs, play well together, easy velocity, inconsistent present command |
| Cut FB | 55 | 60 | 91-93 | 93 | Hard cut, impressive movement at velocity, ran it away from right-handers and in to the feet of lefties; more consistent present command than two-seamer, 60+ potential if command maxes out |
| CH | 35 | 50 | 86-87 | 87 | Very hard, limited separation, hard sink and drop, plays off fastballs, flashes average compliment, athleticism will play into ability to improve with repetition |
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This was a very impressive outing for the former high-school quarterback, as the mix of velocity and movement for each fastball was too much for Low-A hitters. Both flashed 60+ on both, and while the cut command is ahead at present, both pitches will require further refinement and consistency. He needs more reps to keep the changeup low, but the pitch works off the fastballs and he's athletic enough to get there. A high-leverage relief role is a realistic outcome, with mid-rotation potential if he can gain greater consistency with his command and changeup. |
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| Born: 04/09/1995 (Age: 21) | |
| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
| Height: 6' 2" | Weight: 165 |
| Mechanics |
| Impressive athlete, loose, live arm, rangy frame, some physical projection left; fairly clean arm action, medium high three-quarter arm slot, medium leg lift; moderate extension, can be stiff, some spine tilt, slightly hunched posture mid-delivery; throws across his body, falls to third base side; holds runners, 1.13 average from the stretch |
| Evaluator | Will Siskel |
| Report Date | 08/09/2016 |
| Affiliate | South Bend Cubs (Low A, Cubs) |
| Dates Seen | 08/08/2016 |
| OFP/Risk | 50/High |
| Realistic | 40: Swingman/Middle Relief |
| MLB ETA | 2019 |
| Video | Yes |
| Pitch Type | Present Grade | Future Grade | Sitting Velocity | Peak Velocity | Report |
| Fastball | 50 | 55 | 89-91 | 92 | Some effort to the consistent 90-91, touched 92 multiple times, loose arm, looks like there is more velo in there; moderate running action, glove-side command may prove challenging, needs more reps, fringe-average present command, mechanics dampen future projection; tries to pitch inside, reports of mid-90s velo; above-average offering to plus if velocity ticks up |
| Changeup | 45 | 50 | 84-85 | 86 | Advanced command, leaned on it heavily in this outing, will sequence it early in counts and throw left-left; circle change action, depth and dive, occasional fade; syncs arm speed, effective to right-handed hitters falling off the table away; lacks ideal velocity separation; pitch is too much for low-A batters, clear feel, kept it low in zone; showed out-of-zone command |
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 82-84 | 85 | Inconsistent shape, can get one-plane and slurvy, effective at lower velo spectrum; flashed above-average horizontal movement; will flash moderate tilt with bite; trouble harnessing it, low-4 present command; projection pitch given arm speed and arm slot |
| Cutter | 45 | 50 | 87-88 | 88 | Grades as a separate pitch; more effective variation of the slider, hard cutting action, tight; horizontal movement complemented with minimal tilt/slider action; can and should attack with it, neutralizes right-handed batters inside; big biting action, movement holds up in zone; inconsistent command, could be a real asset as a different look |
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Paulino was recently promoted from short-season; a big-time athlete, he boasts an athletic frame with projection, and he showed off present athleticism by converting two extremely difficult defensive plays off the mound. The mound presence is an asset, and though the mechanics and body control are causes for some concern, he threw strikes in this start. He projects fringe-average command, though the advanced fastball-changeup combo is rare from left side, and he should be able to get left- and right-handed hitters out given the arsenal. Command and lack of a true plus out-pitch impedes overall profile. Potential back-end starter with an above-average fastball and two average secondaries from the left side. Rule 5-eligible this winter. |
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| Born: 05/07/1994 (Age: 22) | |
| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
| Height: 6' 6" | Weight: 200 |
| Mechanics |
| Tall, lanky; high leg lift, rock, open shoulders, long path to slot, three-quarter slot, average arm speed, nice extension, comes off line often, struggles to harness long body, below-average command |
| Evaluator | Grant Jones |
| Report Date | 08/10/2016 |
| Affiliate | Lansing Lugnuts (Low A, Blue Jays) |
| Dates Seen | 8/9/16 |
| OFP/Risk | 45/High |
| Realistic | 40: Middle Reliever/Swingman |
| MLB ETA | 2019 |
| Video | Yes |
| Pitch Type | Present Grade | Future Grade | Sitting Velocity | Peak Velocity | Report |
| FB | 50 | 60 | 88-92 | 93 | Volatile velocity, low as 86; downhill plane from long arms and extension, hard arm-side run at its best; inconsistent command |
| SL | 35 | 50 | 78-83 | 84 | Inconsistent, flashes average; nice sweeping action, tight at its best, spun well at times; struggled to keep shape, several backed up; needs reps but can get there |
| CH | 30 | 40 | 83-84 | Not a standout pitch; mild arm-side fade, used sparingly; inconsistent, meshed in with fastball, just looked like a slower version |
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Perdomo benefits from his tall body and extension, utilizing it well to create downward plane with his running fastball. With average velocity, it's a nice pitch, but command issues are very apparent with all of his pitches. The slider was inconsistent through the entire outing, showing different shapes but flashing the makings of an average pitch with greater consistency. The changeup needs a lot of work, as he only threw a handful that had the look of a slower version of his fastball. Long-term outlook is a bullpen arm, with some potential be a swingman if he makes strides with his change. The velocity and movement on his fastball combined with the potential average slider makes it more likely he settles into a middle-relief role. |
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| Born: 06/24/1995 (Age: 21) | |
| Bats: Switch | Throws: Right |
| Height: 5' 11" | Weight: 165 |
| Primary Position: SS | |
| Secondary Position: CF | |
| Physical/Health |
| Small, wiry build, twitchy, first-step explosiveness; lacks bulk muscle for power, plus athlete with center-diamond features |
| Evaluator | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date | 07/04/2016 |
| Dates Seen | 5x April-June 2016 |
| Affiliate | Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A, Marlins) |
| MLB ETA | Risk Factor | OFP | Realistic Role | Video |
| 2019 | High | 45 | 40: Bench Utility, Pinch-Running Option | No |
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Working hard to turn athleticism into baseball skills, slowly but surely improving his hands in the infield |
| Tool | Future Grade | Report |
| Hit | 45 | Switch hitter, slap-contact approach, puts it on the ground with some line drives; swing lacks strength, below-average bat speed, vulnerable to velocity; speed-based offensive game, puts pressure on defenes; 40 stand-alone hit tool, speed will marginally inflate batting averages |
| Power | 20 | Bottom-of-the-scale home run power, limited strength to drive the gaps, speed to turn some singles into doubles when defense is asleep |
| Baserunning/Speed | 80 | Dynamic, top-of-the-scale runner, impact speed that changes games; accelerates very quickly, speed plays home-to-first, threat to turn ground balls into hits; consistent sub 4-second times up the line |
| Glove | 45 | Ranges well laterally, poor game speed, lacks internal clock and natural feel to finish plays; hard-handed turning the double play and on challenge plays to backhand side; has made notable improvement, still lacks actions of an average defender at short; enough athleticism to learn a handful of positions adequately for super utility role |
| Arm | 50 | Fringe raw arm strength plays up with range and mobility in the middle infield; playable arm at a few defensive positions, but not an asset |
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Ceiling: Longshot second-division regular; utility player with impact speed and defensive versatility Seymour is a plus athlete with impact speed that plays, but he lacks strength on both sides of the ball. He is still turning his athleticism into baseball skills, continuing to learn how to get the most value from his speed-based tool set. His unique range of skills can help a big league club, albeit most likely in a reserve capacity. |
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| Born: 01/17/1997 (Age: 19) | |
| Bats: Left | Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 4" | Weight: 190 |
| Primary Position: RF | |
| Secondary Position: CF | |
| Physical/Health |
| Tall, lean, athletic frame, wiry strength throughout; broad shoulders, narrow waist, highly projectable, plenty of room to add more strength |
| Evaluator | James Fisher |
| Report Date | 08/17/2016 |
| Dates Seen | 5/12, 5/24, 6/23/16 |
| Affiliate | Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A, Astros) |
| MLB ETA | Risk Factor | OFP | Realistic Role | Video |
| 2019 | High | 55 | 50: Average Regular | Yes |
| Tool | Future Grade | Report |
| Hit | 60 | Starts from a tall, balanced stance; low hands near his armpit, backward drift with hands to start load; above-average bat speed and barrel awareness, quick wrists; medium stride with timing, slight uppercut to swing plane, ample leverage; ability to hit .280-.290 in the big leagues at peak |
| Power | 50 | Bat speed and ability to barrel baseball consistently lead to power at present, loft power will come as strength continues to develop; plenty of doubles and 15-18 homers in the future |
| Baserunning/Speed | 40 | Average speed at present but will slow a grade as he continues to fill out; long strides, oppotunistic baserunner, will steal a bag when pitchers lose him |
| Glove | 50 | Alert defender in both center and right, eventual home will be right as he continues to fill out; sound defensive actions, quality first step on reads; works hard and takes infield/outfield seriously |
| Arm | 60 | Live arm, throws carry through the bag; most throws on target, will play in right |
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Tucker has physical tools and plenty of projection remaining. The bat is the calling card here, with above-average bat speed, feel to hit, and an advanced approach. He has an easy swing and a knack for finding the barrel like few others in the Midwest League this season. The power will develop as his strength does, and it shows projection for utility thanks to a combination of bat speed and barrel awareness. Defensively he will end up in right field as he fills out, but he does have the athleticism to handle center in a pinch with a plus arm. |
| Born: 05/01/1995 (Age: 21) | |
| Bats: Left | Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 3" | Weight: 200 |
| Primary Position: 3B | |
| Secondary Position: | |
| Physical/Health |
| Tall, lean frame, long limbs, wiry present strength, room for added bulk |
| Evaluator | James Fisher |
| Report Date | 08/21/2016 |
| Dates Seen | 8/5/16-8/8/16 |
| Affiliate | Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A, Brewers) |
| MLB ETA | Risk Factor | OFP | Realistic Role | Video |
| 2019 | High | 50 | 40 | No |
| Tool | Future Grade | Report |
| Hit | 40 | Starts slightly open with hands at head; leveraged bat path, above-average bat speed, lets hands work, rhythm to hit; swing gets long, leaks open on front side, struggles with quality breaking stuff, sells out for power at times; long limbs will limit plate coverage and ability to close holes at highest level |
| Power | 50 | 6 raw, bat speed and barrel awareness carry at present; in-game power plays down due to holes in swing and tendency to get long; doubles will turn into homers as he adds strength |
| Baserunning/Speed | 35 | Slightly heavy feet, will not be a clogger but base-stealing not in his future; steady on bases, enough to go first to third when needed |
| Glove | 50 | Proper range for third, instinctual with the glove; will make routine plays, moves laterally well enough, lays back on grounders at times but makes up for it with arm |
| Arm | 70 | Loves to show off the arm, carries through the bag with authority; throws from all angles with consistency; former pitcher, sat 93-95 in college |
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Drafted in second round of the 2016 draft, Erceg quickly hit his way out of Rookie ball. The 21-year-old has a lean frame with wiry strength that should add more power as he continues to mature. At the plate he combines above-average bat speed with power potential, while a true plus-plus arm plays in the field with enough range for third base. He's high-risk, and there's ample swing-and-miss. But the power is to all fields, and he projects as a major-league regular if enough of it plays. |
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