C.D. Pelham
Born:
02/21/1995 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Left
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'6''
Weight: 235
Primary Position: LHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Left
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'6''
Weight: 235
Primary Position: LHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
33rd Rd., 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft (TEX)
Entry Point: 2 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: 2 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | April 24th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x -- April 2018 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Down East Wood Ducks |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | Yes |
Physical Description
XL frame w/ broad, physical strength throughout; long limbs, athletic build.
Mechanical Notes
Stretch-only delivery; loose, easy, athletic operation; deliberate and lacks deception, hitters get good look. Fluid 3/4's arm slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | P | 40 | Middle Relief | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 55 | — | — | Velocity bails out limited location, allows FB to project above-avg in 'pen role. |
| Velocity bails out limited location, allows FB to project above-avg in 'pen role. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 70 | 70 | 97 | 95-99 | Double-plus LH velo from imposing frame. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Downhill angle when he works low in the zone. Natural extension gets it on hitters quickly. Flattens when elevated. |
| Downhill angle when he works low in the zone. Natural extension gets it on hitters quickly. Flattens when elevated. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 30 | 40 | — | — | Occasional ability to hit a spot w/ FB, but mostly rears back and throws. |
| Occasional ability to hit a spot w/ FB, but mostly rears back and throws. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 85 | 84-87 | Cut-like SL w/ hard, one-plane tilt at upper end of velo range. Sweepier when he slows arm and casts it in low-80s. Projects as playable pitch, not a true bat-misser. |
| Cut-like SL w/ hard, one-plane tilt at upper end of velo range. Sweepier when he slows arm and casts it in low-80s. Projects as playable pitch, not a true bat-misser. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 30 | 40 | 82 | 81-83 | Mostly a crude pitch that floats over the plate and speeds up bats. Flashed a few that bottomed out to RHH. Has delivery and loose arm to improve slightly w/ more reps. |
| Mostly a crude pitch that floats over the plate and speeds up bats. Flashed a few that bottomed out to RHH. Has delivery and loose arm to improve slightly w/ more reps. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 30 | 40 | — | — | FB-heavy approach, crude secondary that's rarely for strikes. Lack of control holds back stuff from playing up. |
| FB-heavy approach, crude secondary that's rarely for strikes. Lack of control holds back stuff from playing up. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Below Average |
| Mound Presence | Below Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Extremely physical, athletic LH-RP w/ huge velocity. Lack of control/command or secondary pitch likely prevents him from pitching leverage innings. Middle relief candidate.
