Brady Puckett
Born:
07/31/1995 (Age: 28)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 220
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 220
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
15th Rd., 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft (MIA)
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: | September 27th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x -- May, September 2018 |
| Level: | Instructs |
| Affiliate: | Marlins Instructs |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
X-tall, medium width; long arms/legs; built like Chris Volstad (CWS).
Mechanical Notes
Slow-paced semi-windup; tall leg kick, strong back-leg drive; clean finishes down the mound, repeats well for his size, slight off-line finish after release. Long, full arm-swing; H3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2019 | P | 40 | Long Relief | Moderate |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 45 | — | — | Fringy velocity w/ downhill angle and command. |
| Fringy velocity w/ downhill angle and command. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 40 | 45 | 89-90 | 89-93 | Velo was down in the high-80s during instructs, likely tired after a heavy workload this year. 90-93 when he's fresh. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 45 | 45 | — | — | XXL frame allows steep natural angle. Limited lateral movement. |
| XXL frame allows steep natural angle. Limited lateral movement. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 50 | 50 | — | — | Pounds the zone and can spot to the lower-third. Hit hard when elevated. |
| Pounds the zone and can spot to the lower-third. Hit hard when elevated. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 50 | 50 | 77 | 76-79 | Tight spin w/ consistent 11-to-5 shape and two-plane depth. Best pitch, big league curveball. |
| Tight spin w/ consistent 11-to-5 shape and two-plane depth. Best pitch, big league curveball. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 85 | 84-87 | Cut-like slider w/ short, late, one-plane tilt, shows mostly to RHH for second look at breaking ball. Will improve a half-grade w/ more reps. Didn't show it during instructs look. |
| Cut-like slider w/ short, late, one-plane tilt, shows mostly to RHH for second look at breaking ball. Will improve a half-grade w/ more reps. Didn't show it during instructs look. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 40 | 86-87 | 85-88 | Less feel for CH than other pitches. Overthrown and often speeds up bats. Not enough third pitch to turn over lineups. |
| Less feel for CH than other pitches. Overthrown and often speeds up bats. Not enough third pitch to turn over lineups. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 50 | 55 | — | — | Ability to limit walks is best attribute. Reliable strikethrower w/ different speeds who won't beat himself. |
| Ability to limit walks is best attribute. Reliable strikethrower w/ different speeds who won't beat himself. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Lacks a carry pitch to turn over ML lineups as a regular starter. Strikethrowing ability of 2-3 pitch mix gives ceiling of long reliever. Polished high floor/low ceiling type that is close to a finished product.
