John Simms
Born:
01/07/1992 (Age: 32)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 205
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 205
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
11th Rd., 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft (WSH)
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Report Info
Evaluator: | Tucker Blair |
Report Date: | December 5th, 2015 |
Dates Seen: | 11/10/15 |
Level: | Double-A |
Affiliate: | Salt River Rafters |
MLB Team: |
Mechanical Notes
Long arm action; average arm speed; mild stab; easy delivery with mild effort; 1.19-to-1.22 delivery times.
MLB ETA | Future Floor | Future Ceiling | Realistic Role | Risk | 2017 | 40 | 45 | Role 40: middle Reliever/Swingman starter | Low |
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Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Max | Comments |
Fastball | |||||
Fastball | 50 | 50 | 88-91 | 91 | Mild run; downhill plane; commands to all four quadrants. |
Mild run; downhill plane; commands to all four quadrants. | |||||
Curveball | |||||
Curveball | 45 | 50 | 76-78 | 78 | Replicates arm speed; 11-to-5 offering; mild depth with tight spin. |
Replicates arm speed; 11-to-5 offering; mild depth with tight spin. | |||||
ChangeUp | |||||
ChangeUp | 45 | 50 | 83-84 | 84 | Replicates arm speed; mild fade; release point inconsistent. |
Replicates arm speed; mild fade; release point inconsistent. |
MiLB Stats
Overall Summary
Simms lacks an arsenal with no single pitch better than average, but the command allows for him to consistently work all three of his pitches. His mechanics are smooth and easy, and there is minimal risk involved. While the ceiling isn't high, Simms displays pitchability and an ability to consistently pound the zone. He can be an option as a back-end starter, with the best fit being as a swingman role in the pen.