Kyle Dowdy
Born:
02/03/1993 (Age: 31)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 195
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: RHRP
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 195
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: RHRP
Acquisition Period:
12th Rd., 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft (DET); Traded to CLE 7/31/2018; 2018 Rule 5 Draft Pick (NYM)
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | July 20th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | July 20, 2018 |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | Akron RubberDucks |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Short, athletic frame w/ lean and wiry muscle, infield build on the mound.
Mechanical Notes
Abbreviated semi-windup, starts side-saddle. Athletic operation, moderate effort; slight shoulder tilt w/ head-rattle at finish. Compact arm-circle, quick armstroke, H3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2019 | 30 | 40 | Middle Relief | High |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 50 | — | — | Fastball can play average in short stints. |
| Fastball can play average in short stints. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 60 | 60 | 93-94 | 92-96 | Sits 93-94 and frequently reached back for 95-96. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 45 | 50 | — | — | Firm 4sm fastball that bores down in the zone but lacks lateral movement. Straightens out as pitch count rises. Likely is a half-grade livelier airing it out in the 'pen. |
| Firm 4sm fastball that bores down in the zone but lacks lateral movement. Straightens out as pitch count rises. Likely is a half-grade livelier airing it out in the 'pen. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 45 | — | — | Around zone w/ more control than true command in best sequences. Started to spray the middle third and miss targets more often as game progressed. |
| Around zone w/ more control than true command in best sequences. Started to spray the middle third and miss targets more often as game progressed. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 45 | 50 | 77 | 75-80 | True 12-to-6 looper at lower velo range; sharper and sweepier shape when thrown harder. Inconsistent execution as SP, flashes of avg pitch hint he can improve it in short stints. |
| True 12-to-6 looper at lower velo range; sharper and sweepier shape when thrown harder. Inconsistent execution as SP, flashes of avg pitch hint he can improve it in short stints. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 85 | 83-86 | Flashed playable change when he could take more off the pitch in 83-84 range. Straightens out and hangs over the plate at 85-86. |
| Flashed playable change when he could take more off the pitch in 83-84 range. Straightens out and hangs over the plate at 85-86. | |||||
| Cutter | |||||
| Cutter | 50 | 50 | 89 | 87-90 | Best pitch, separator that gives him a chance to get to the big leagues and create issues for RHH. Sharp gloveside action w/ playable velocity. |
| Best pitch, separator that gives him a chance to get to the big leagues and create issues for RHH. Sharp gloveside action w/ playable velocity. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 45 | — | — | Around zone more w/ FB and cutter, inconsistent location of off-speed. Thrower's approach is better suited for bullpen. |
| Around zone more w/ FB and cutter, inconsistent location of off-speed. Thrower's approach is better suited for bullpen. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Below Average |
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Ceiling of low-leverage middle reliever if he takes to a 'pen role and finds a more consistent off-speed pitch. If he can't do those things, will be a 4A guy lacking another speed to pair with his high-velo fastball.
