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James Buckelew
Born: 08/04/1991 (Age: 23) |
| Bats: Left |
Throws: Left |
| Height: 6' 2" |
Weight: 155 |
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Build: Wiry frame; small shoulders and hips; lacks the frame for any projection moving forward.
Mechanics: Below average arm speed; 3/4 arm slot; clean delivery with a drop and drive; long extension but ball is easily visible out of hand; smooth landing. |
| Tucker Blair |
| 04/12/2015 |
| Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A, Marlins) |
| 4/10/15 |
| 20 |
| N/A |
| No |
| FB |
40 |
88-91 |
91 |
Average command; straight offering; lacks plane; shows ability to hit lower quadrants on a consistent basis but lacks the movement to consistently miss bats. |
| CH |
30 |
80-82 |
82 |
Fringe command; slows down arm; light fade; firm offering with little velo differential; lack enough movement or deception to handle better competition. |
| CB |
30 |
77-79 |
79 |
Below-average command; 2-7 rotation; lacks tight spin; lacks depth; easy to recognize out of hand; inconsistent release points; chance to slightly improve by tightening spin; will not be effective against better competition. |
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Buckelew is a minor league arm that can be used to eat innings out of a bullpen throughout the season. All three pitches are below average and lack projection, limiting his overall value.
Round Drafted: UDFA, 2014
Why: Signed as minor league filler that can command his FB and eat innings.
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