Chris Machamer
Born:
06/04/1997 (Age: 26)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 180
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: RHSP
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 180
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: RHSP
Acquisition Period:
16th Rd., 2018 MLB First-Year Player Draft (BOS)
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: | April 30th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | April 24, 2019 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Greenville Drive |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Short, muscular frame. Filled out.
Mechanical Notes
Herky-jerky SWU that has both effort and natural deception. Turns away at the top, high+closed front side through drive hides the ball. Plunged, off-line arm-circle; wrist claw in the back; whippy H3/4 stroke. Delivery limits command as SP but could help him in relief.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | 10 | 35+ | Follow | Follow |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 40 | 45 | — | — | Projects for playable FB upon moving back to the 'pen. |
| Projects for playable FB upon moving back to the 'pen. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 50 | 50 | 92 | 91-94 | Sits low-90s, t94 on best bolts and likely pitches closer to mid-90s in 'pen. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Consistent armside run; late burst through the zone when elevated. |
| Consistent armside run; late burst through the zone when elevated. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Loose within the zone, velo-reliant to bail out location over the plate. RP-type command at higher levels. |
| Loose within the zone, velo-reliant to bail out location over the plate. RP-type command at higher levels. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 40 | 45 | 77 | 76-79 | Shows feel for spin, tight rotation w/ sharp 11-to-5 action at best. Go-to secondary, usable ML breaking ball. |
| Shows feel for spin, tight rotation w/ sharp 11-to-5 action at best. Go-to secondary, usable ML breaking ball. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 82 | 81-84 | Short SL w/ moderate depth, consistent action. Playable SL, though not a bat-misser. |
| Short SL w/ moderate depth, consistent action. Playable SL, though not a bat-misser. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 40 | — | — | Doesn't have a CH, struggles to miss bats as SP or work away from LHH. Mixes FB/CB as two main pitches, wrinkling SL for third look; lands breaking stuff but up in the zone. Lack of pitchability and arsenal depth will hurt him less facing lineups once. |
| Doesn't have a CH, struggles to miss bats as SP or work away from LHH. Mixes FB/CB as two main pitches, wrinkling SL for third look; lands breaking stuff but up in the zone. Lack of pitchability and arsenal depth will hurt him less facing lineups once. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Short RHP w/ arm-strength and feel for spin from effortful operation. Better bullpen fit, where FB/breaking ball mix can play up. Projects as upper-level 'pen depth; 4A upside w/ chance to get cups of coffee in low-leverage middle relief role. Follow grade.
