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Kyle Crick

Born: 11/30/1992 (Age: 23)
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Height: 6' 4" Weight: 225
Mechanics
Arm Action: free and easy with quick arm

Delivery: deliberate with moderate effort

Body: sturdy lower half; filled out, mature frame; sloping, narrow shoulders
Evaluator Adam Hayes
Report Date 04/17/2016
Affiliate Richmond Flying Squirrels (, Giants)
Dates Seen 04/12
OFP 40
MLB ETA 2017
Video Yes
Pitch Type Future Grade Sitting Velocity Peak Velocity Report
FB 60 92 95 keeps around the zone; will get overly reliant on pitch; maintains velocity from the stretch; some downhill from release point, but pitch stays straight; slight run at times
SL 50 80 81 sharp bite; depth over sweeping action
CH 55 83 85 some fade with plus drop; still developing feel and consistency--has promise of above avg pitch with swing and miss ability
CONTROL 40     walks have been a struggle historically; FB around zone, off-speed relies on chasing
COMMAND 45     FB stays up in zone; keeps off-speed low, but lacks consistency and feel
Overall

Plus FB with potential AVG off-speed offerings from former 1st round pick. FB gets heavy use, relies more on velocity than movement. Tends to be around zone or over the heart of the plate. SL has bite with depth. CH flashes above average--fade with drop. Needs to develop consistency to throw for strikes to take step forward. Control is most glaring issue. Improved strike throwing could push him to being a decent 4 starter. As is, likely a fringe 5 in rotation or long man in bullpen. Young enough to gamble on.

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