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Joe Ross
Born: 05/21/1993 (Age: 21) |
| Bats: Right |
Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 4" |
Weight: 223 |
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| Listed height and weight is accurate; prototypical build; very good athlete; 3/4 slot; easy, clean mechanics; good tempo; hips turn well and on time; good momentum to the plate; repeats most of the time; some trouble finishing delivery; lands too upright. |
| Chris Rodriguez |
| 07/22/2014 |
| Lake Elsinore Storm (High A, Padres) |
| 5/22, 7/8 |
| 60 |
| 2017 |
| No |
| FB |
65 |
91-96 |
97 |
Fastball sat 91-93 T94 in first start; second look had it 93-96 T97; held his velocity well; multiple 95+ from the stretch; pumps it up with runners on; good plane; tough to square; features arm-side run; good control; command improved on second look; some deception. |
| SL |
60 |
83-86 |
87 |
Much better command in second look; has some tight spin; tilt; two-plane break; was able to throw for strikes and chase; consistent release point; I like it better in the higher velocities; has bat missing ability. |
| CH |
55 |
83-85 |
86 |
Wrist pronates and turns it over well; has some good dive; arm speed works well; used it a lot in the 1st start because his slider wasn't working; keeps it down; not much projection left. |
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Ross just reached Double-A after a very promising first half in High-A Lake Elsinore. His fastball was much more crisp and effective in his second start I witnessed with better command which was more online with his past reports; it's possible his first start was just a bump in the road. I like his body which is built for the long haul and the stuff maintained through his latest start. Pitchability is something he needs to work on a little, as he can get frustrated and fall behind hitters and the start can unravel on him. Overall, the secondary pitches aren't huge weapons now, but show good feel/projection to work at the highest level. I like the outlook. #3 starter if it all clicks.
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