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Paul Blackburn
Born: 12/04/1993 (Age: 21) |
| Bats: Right |
Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 1" |
Weight: 196 |
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Build: Athletic with broad shoulders; maxed.
Mechanics: High 3/4 arm slot; clean arm action; average arm speed; hips/upper half stay in unison; minimal effort; slightly inverted landing; delivery times ~1.31 |
| Tucker Blair |
| 08/05/2015 |
| Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A, Cubs) |
| 7/31/2015 |
| 45 |
| 2017 |
| No |
| FB |
50 |
87-91 |
92 |
Velocity: 50/50
Movement: 50/50
Command: 45/50
T92 once; mild downhill plane; mild arm-side run; pounds all four quadrants; command is inconsistent to gloveside; velocity dipped to 87-89 in latter innings. |
| CB |
50 |
73-75 |
76 |
Movement: 50/50
Command: 40/50
Replicates arm speed; 12-6 offering; moderate depth; release points are inconsistent; works as a get-me-over and as a strike-to-ball offering; hittable when he casts; refinements in release point will improve pitch a grade. |
| CH |
50 |
82-84 |
84 |
Movement: 50/50
Command: 45/50
Replicates arm speed; moderate fade; consistent velocity separation; sequences well with FB and will double up on offering; slight refinements in release point will improve offering a tick. |
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Blackburn has average stuff across the board, but displays pitchability. He sequenced the entire outing, keeping Frederick off-balance and incapable of piecing together efficient swings. The ceiling is not high without a pitch better than average, limiting his ceiling to a back-end starter. There is moderate risk because he has yet to reach Double-A.
Round Drafted: first round (56th), 2012 (signed for $911,700)
Why: Pitchability with the chance for three average or better pitches.
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