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July 13, 2017
Eyewitness Accounts
July 13, 2017
by BP Prospect Staff
Carson Fulmer
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Born: 12/13/1993 (Age: 23) |
Bats: Right |
Throws: Right |
Height: 6' 0" |
Weight: 195 |
Sturdy build, above-average arm speed, jerky mechanics; high leg kick, high three-quarter arm slot; strong leg drive, occasional inconsistency at release, sometimes over-throws; athletic coming off the mound, fields his position well |
Jeff Long |
07/11/2017 |
Charlotte Knights (AAA, White Sox) |
7/7/2017 |
50/Moderate |
45: No. 5 Starter/Swingman |
2017 |
No |
FB |
50 |
50 |
90-93 |
94 |
Primary offering, modest arm-side run, late life; can work to both sides of plate, struggles to command north-south, below-average overall command, limited projection on account of mechanics; most comfortable working arm-side, will lose it high & arm-side, stronger boring action at lower velocity |
CU |
40 |
50 |
81-83 |
83 |
Big breaker, significant depth, 11-5 shape; can take it out of the zone, effective as a chase pitch, occasionally hangs it when working arm side of plate; will flash plus, command inconsistencies hold it back well below that |
FC |
40 |
45 |
86-89 |
90 |
Effective working off fastball, average movement, average control; not much tilt, can be effective as a strike pitch in zone, flashes above average |
CH |
30 |
40 |
81-83 |
83 |
Show-me offering for left-handers, below-average fade, shows it with slowed arm speed; below-average command and control |
Fulmer is a fighter on the mound, using an array of pitches and variations thereof to keep opposing hitters on their toes. His mechanics remain unorthodox, but he repeats them reasonably well despite the complexity. An athletic pitcher, his movements are fluid and he comes off the mound well, while also showing a very good pick-off move to both first and second.
Fulmer likely profiles as a good reliever, possibly even a solid late-inning option when pairing back his repertoire and working in shorter stints. There's a chance he can develop into a serviceable starter, but there's a lot of volatility in his command profile, and it's unclear if he can successfully turn over a major-league lineup multiple times.
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Garrett Cleavinger
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Born: 04/23/1994 (Age: 23) |
Bats: Right |
Throws: Left |
Height: 6' 1" |
Weight: 210 |
Physical: Stockier build without much definition, little athleticism in his movements.
Mechanics: Three-quarter delivery, deep arm action, average arm speed; high leg kick, moderate effort, little funk creates some deception, mild head whack; balanced despite unorthodox mechanics
Control:45/50
Command:40/45
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Greg Goldstein |
06/07/2017 |
Bowie Baysox (AA, Orioles) |
6/2/2017 |
45/Moderate |
40: Middle reliever |
2018 |
No |
FB |
50 |
55 |
91-92 |
94 |
Straight pitch, flashed average control to both sides, though moderate effort can negatively effect the fine command; overthrew at times, tough pick-up, deception helps it play up, difficult pitch to find and barrel |
CB |
45 |
50 |
76-78 |
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1/6 movement; fringe-average bite, average depth; feel to locate to arm-side corner and steal strikes; consistent arm slot, arm speed slowed at times, can get trackable, but feel to locate for strikes consistently |
CH |
30 |
40 |
80-81 |
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Limited usage, pitch lacks movement, poor present feel and control; velo separation and deception could lead to occasional swing-and-miss in limited deployment, potential to develop as a “show me” pitch |
Funky lefty with a solid fastball that plays a bit above the raw material and a competent secondary. The movement in his delivery creates deception and difficult timing for hitters. It requires moderate effort, though he maintains his balance and repeats well, indicating potential for enough command and control to potentially play at higher levels. His pure stuff isn’t exceptional, but there's enough deception that there's potential for him to develop into a capable piece in a major league bullpen, with ability to get both LH and RH hitters out from the left side.
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Reggie Lawson
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Born: 08/02/1997 (Age: 19) |
Bats: Right |
Throws: Right |
Height: 6' 4" |
Weight: 205 |
Athletic, classic starter's build, projection left for upper-body muscle and mass; semi-windup, easy motion, limited effort; high three-quarters arm slot, above-average arm speed, clean action, repeatable delivery; calm demeanor, does not get rattled |
Nathan Graham |
06/30/2017 |
Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A, Padres) |
6/11, 6/26/17 |
60/High |
50: No. 4 Starter |
2020 |
Yes |
FB |
60 |
70 |
92-93 |
95 |
Four-seam fastball, currently sits 92-93 and touches 95, projected increase in velocity as body develops; straight and heavy, gets good downward plane, holds velocity; potential plus command, along with velo increase can play pitch up to plus-plus at peak |
CB |
50 |
60 |
74-76 |
76 |
11-5 shape, late break, mainly ball-to-strike at present, keeps it in the zone, consistent arm speed replication |
Signed over-slot as a competitive balance pick in 2016, Lawson already has the look of a starting pitcher. Tall, athletic, and still growing, he is an imposing figure on the mound. He already touches 95 with a heavy four-seam fastball, there is potential for an uptick in velocity as the body continues to add muscle. The curve has good 11-5 shape with late break. It looks to become a plus offering as he learns to bury it out of the zone. He did not show a third pitch in either start. It's an easy, repeatable delivery that teases plus command potential. There's a baseline to develop into an innings-eating No. 3 starter if he can add a third pitch, with projection as a back-end starter or valuable reliever with a big fastball if he fails to develop the arsenal.
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Bo Bichette
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Born: 03/05/1998 (Age: 19) |
Bats: Right |
Throws: Right |
Height: 6' 0" |
Weight: 200 |
Primary Position: SS |
Secondary Position: 2B |
Lean, athletic build; room for added strength and bulk |
Nathan Graham |
06/12/2017 |
3x May-June 2017 |
Lansing Lugnuts (Low A, Blue Jays) |
2020 |
High |
60 |
50: Major-League Regular |
Yes |
Bichette has plus zone command and bat-to-ball skills, and profiles to be a high-average, moderate-power hitter at the highest level. The defense and arm, while not spectacular, are sufficient for shortstop. There is a fair amount of risk, as he is young and far from the majors, but the tools are there to carry to a regular role with plus potential if everything maxes out
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Drew Ward
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Born: 11/25/1994 (Age: 22) |
Bats: Left |
Throws: Right |
Height: 6' 3" |
Weight: 215 |
Primary Position: 3B |
Secondary Position: 1B |
Muscular and lean; Body is fully filled out at a young age; Looks older than he is.
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Greg Goldstein |
06/21/2017 |
5/31/17 (DH), 6/1/17 |
Harrisburg Senators (AA, Nationals) |
2018 |
High |
45 |
40; Reserve infielder |
No |
Did show frustration on strikeouts at times, but was a steady presence on the field more than often.
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Ward’s big league future stems from his ability to tap into the plus raw power that he has in his frame. He will draw walks, but he’ll also rack up the swings and misses because of his mechanics. Despite his power potential, his bat speed is not plus and he needs to tighten up his swing if he hopes to translate more of the that raw power at the next level. His bat will have to get him to the majors because his defensive profile is rather uncertain at the moment given his stiffness at third base.
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Ryan Mountcastle
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Born: 02/18/1997 (Age: 20) |
Bats: Right |
Throws: Right |
Height: 6' 3" |
Weight: 195 |
Primary Position: SS |
Secondary Position: |
On the skinnier side, projectable body that can add strength |
Greg Goldstein |
06/22/2017 |
5 games, April-June 2017 |
Frederick Keys (High A, Orioles) |
2019 |
Moderate |
55 |
50: Major League regular |
No |
Will show some immaturity at times, generally already a steady player for the most part, keeps his focus
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Mountcastle is an above-average hitter who brings both power potential and an above-average all-around hit tool to the table. He produces power without selling out, making hard contact to all fields. He’ll have to move off of shortstop because of obvious deficiencies with his arm and glove. While his defensive questions make him a risk to reach his overall potential, it's a bat to believe in, and he projects as a bat-first regular with above-average potential at his peak.
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Kyle Holder
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Born: 05/25/1994 (Age: 23) |
Bats: Left |
Throws: Right |
Height: 6' 1" |
Weight: 185 |
Primary Position: SS |
Secondary Position: 3B |
Medium frame and build, lacks remaining physical projection, quite muscular |
Steve Givarz |
06/28/2017 |
6/21-6/23/2017 |
Tampa Yankees (High A, Yankees) |
2020 |
High |
40 |
30: Org depth |
No |
Upper-level utility player with defensive chops to play anywhere on the dirt, could see some emergency time on account of quality defense. Interesting ORG piece.
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Cavan Biggio
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Born: 04/11/1995 (Age: 22) |
Bats: Left |
Throws: Right |
Height: 6' 1" |
Weight: 203 |
Primary Position: 2B |
Secondary Position: |
Large frame with an even, muscular build, lacks remaining projection, already quite physical, could lose a step if he were to continue to grow. |
Steve Givarz |
06/30/2017 |
4x June 2017 |
Dunedin Blue Jays (High A, Blue Jays) |
2020 |
High |
45 |
40; Up-and-down organizational depth |
No |
Potential to develop into a second-division starter, lack of arm strength and range limits potential for utility role. May be a platoon option.
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