Age: 26
Born: December 1, 1992
West Palm Beach, FL
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Drafted: 14th round, 2015
How Acquired: Draft
College: Florida
High School: Palm Beach Central HS (FL)

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Scouting Scratch (7.31.17)

Physical Description: Undersized for a pitcher, with a mature frame. Well-developed lower half with minimal remaining projection.

Mechanics: Throws from a three-quarters arm slot from the first base side of the rubber. Has a funky leg kick, bringing his leg high and then kicking it out sideways before coming to the plate. Short arm action, keeps the ball hidden behind his body so hitters don’t pick the ball up until late.

Fastball: 88-90 mph. Tops out at 92 mph. Advanced command and control of the pitch. Pitch jumps on hitters and misses bats at the minor league level even though velocity is only average at best. Pounds the strike zone, can locate to both sides of the plate. Potential average offering with command profile and deception that allow pitch to play up.

Changeup: 76-80 mph. Thrown with deceptive arm speed and has separation from fastball. Shows late fade. Has advanced feel for the offering, willing to throw the pitch in any count and to hitters from both sides of the plate, though it is more effective against right-handed hitters. Potential above-average offering.

Curveball: 78-80 mph. Lacks tilt. Short, vertical movement. Doesn’t use often. Clear third pitch. Potential below-average offering.

Cutter: Fringy fourth pitch.

Career Notes: Was a surprise addition to the Major League roster out of Spring Training in 2018 as a non-roster invitee. Pitched on a loaded UF pitching staff in college that contained five future first-round picks.

Summation: Projects as a middle reliever. Rarely walks hitters and has shown the ability to miss bats in the high minors even with fringy stuff. Fastball/changeup combination allows him to get right-handed hitters out effectively; has posted reverse splits throughout career. Doesn’t have a high ceiling, but has a high floor. Strong pitchability and feel on the mound. Knows how to pitch and get hitters out while minimizing hard contact.