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	Jean Cosme Born: 05/24/1996 (Age: 19)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 2"	Weight: 155

Build: Tall and wiry; skinny hips and shoulders; may put slight weight on but lacks the body for large projection.

Mechanics: 3/4 arm slot; plus arm speed; loose arm; stab; routinely opens up front shoulder; out of sync; hips and shoulders become out of unison; mild drive; shoulder opening causes foot to open on landing; overall easy delivery; loses tempo; delivery times ~1.45.

Evaluator	Tucker Blair
Report Date	06/22/2015
Affiliate	Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season, Orioles)
Dates Seen	6/19/15
OFP	40
MLB ETA	2019
Video	No

Pitch Type	Future Grade	Sitting Velocity	Peak Velocity	Report
FB	60	88-93	95	Velocity: 60/70 Movement: 50/50 Command: 30/50 T95 1X; average plane; mild life; moderate armside run; aggressive with fastball in all quadrants; mechanical inconsistencies currently hindering command; FB will tick a grade higher if relegated to bullpen role.
CB	50	77-80	81	Movement: 50/50 Command: 30/50 Inconsistent arm speed replication; 11-5 offering; moderate depth; release points highly inconsistent; harder offering that can work as an out-pitch when located; refinements in arm speed and release points will improve offering.
CH	30	78-82	83	Movement: 30/30 Command: 20/30 Inconsistent arm speed replication; lacks feel; firm offering; release points highly inconsistent; velo separation is currently only reason it is effective; advanced hitters will easily identify offering.

Cosme has a loose arm with two potential average or better pitches, but I do not see the CH ever becoming a workable offering at higher levels. He has velo separation but lacks the feel or movement necessary. Thus, I see a reliever that will rely on his potential plus FB and average CB. Cosme is high risk since he has not seen full season action yet, and the mechanics need a lot of work.

Round Drafted: 17th round, 2014
Why: Athletic pitcher with projection and a loose arm that touches 93+ with a workable CB and CH.