David Parkinson
Born:
12/14/1995 (Age: 28)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Left
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 210
Primary Position: LHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Left
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 210
Primary Position: LHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
12th Rd., 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft (PHI)
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: | May 18th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | May 14, 2019 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Reading Fightin Phils |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Medium frame, avg build, long limbs.
Mechanical Notes
FWU w/ over-head break and deceptive moving parts. High/closed front side hides the ball, crossfire landings show it late. Off-line arm-circle shows on backside into 3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 20 | 35+ | Follow | Follow |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 40 | 40 | — | — | Lack of velocity limits effectiveness of FB despite solid movement and command. Projects best facing LHH in short-exposure, situational matchups. |
| Lack of velocity limits effectiveness of FB despite solid movement and command. Projects best facing LHH in short-exposure, situational matchups. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 30 | 30 | 88 | 86-90 | Well below-avg velo; finesse lefty who rarely cracks 90. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 45 | 45 | — | — | Light overall life that relies on deception. Closed front side shows the ball late and sneaks FB up on batters; mixes occasional short cut-type variant. |
| Light overall life that relies on deception. Closed front side shows the ball late and sneaks FB up on batters; mixes occasional short cut-type variant. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 50 | — | — | Advanced command for his age/experience; spots low to both sides to stay out of trouble. |
| Advanced command for his age/experience; spots low to both sides to stay out of trouble. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 45 | 45 | 78 | 76-80 | Sweepy slurve w/ long, gliding tilt. Comes way back to LHH w/ tough angle. Good feel for, adds+subtracts w/ ability to change shape. |
| Sweepy slurve w/ long, gliding tilt. Comes way back to LHH w/ tough angle. Good feel for, adds+subtracts w/ ability to change shape. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 80 | 78-82 | Third pitch, shows more to RHH. Gets separation w/ decent fade action, projects as usable off-speed. |
| Third pitch, shows more to RHH. Gets separation w/ decent fade action, projects as usable off-speed. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 50 | — | — | Control artist, leans on deception and sequencing. Ability to land three pitches for strikes is what allows below-avg mix of stuff to get outs at this level. |
| Control artist, leans on deception and sequencing. Ability to land three pitches for strikes is what allows below-avg mix of stuff to get outs at this level. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Plus | Plus |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Finesse LHP, control and pitchability are best attributes that give him a chance at the big leagues. Don't see enough stuff for regular ML role; likely upper-level depth w/ chance for cups of coffee in mopup or situational role. Follow grade.
