Dean Kremer
Born:
01/07/1996 (Age: 28)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 180
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 180
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
14th Rd., 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft (LAD); Traded to BAL 7/19/2018
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, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | 3x--July, September 2019 |
| Level: | AFL |
| Affiliate: | Surprise Saguaros |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Tall, trim build w/ avg width across sloped shoulders.
Mechanical Notes
Occasionally pitches from the stretch, mostly goes from SWU. Full, off-line arm-circle into quick H3/4 slot. Fairly clean operation w/ overall starter look.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 35+ | 45 | Backend Starter | High |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 50 | — | — | FB projects to avg as ability to spot down in the zone continues to develop. Likely always a fly ball pitcher, though inducing more ground ball contact will help him. |
| FB projects to avg as ability to spot down in the zone continues to develop. Likely always a fly ball pitcher, though inducing more ground ball contact will help him. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 45 | 45 | 90-91 | 88-93 | Starts games w/ avg velo up to 92-93; lean frame causes FB to dip up 88-91 range as outings progress; fringy arm-strength played up by FB life and ability to fill the zone. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 55 | 55 | — | — | Sneaky FB w/ extension and ride, gets on hitters quickly elevated; slight armside run when angled down. |
| Sneaky FB w/ extension and ride, gets on hitters quickly elevated; slight armside run when angled down. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 50 | — | — | FB for consistent strikes w/ more present control than command. Ride makes FB effective going up, though causes issue managing contact and inducing ground ball outs. |
| FB for consistent strikes w/ more present control than command. Ride makes FB effective going up, though causes issue managing contact and inducing ground ball outs. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 50 | 50 | 74 | 71-75 | Unorthodox CB works for him and grades as best off-speed; spike grip w/ slow, loopy action through 12-to-6 shape; tunnels well and works as a freeze pitch given separation from FB. |
| Unorthodox CB works for him and grades as best off-speed; spike grip w/ slow, loopy action through 12-to-6 shape; tunnels well and works as a freeze pitch given separation from FB. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 45 | 45 | 84 | 82-85 | Playable SL gives second look at breaking ball; sweepy glide w/ moderate depth; decent wrinkle, though not a go-to pitch. |
| Playable SL gives second look at breaking ball; sweepy glide w/ moderate depth; decent wrinkle, though not a go-to pitch. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 83 | 82-85 | Below-avg present pitch, flashes moderate fade that hints it can develop into decent third speed; drops underneath it and slows arm occasionally, causing CH to float over the plate. |
| Below-avg present pitch, flashes moderate fade that hints it can develop into decent third speed; drops underneath it and slows arm occasionally, causing CH to float over the plate. | |||||
| Cutter | |||||
| Cutter | 45 | 50 | 87 | 86-88 | Usually shows short, lateral gloveside action; best ones have longer tilt and slight plane-change; chance to develop true avg pitch w/ continued refinement. |
| Usually shows short, lateral gloveside action; best ones have longer tilt and slight plane-change; chance to develop true avg pitch w/ continued refinement. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 50 | — | — | Control/pitchability are best attributes; throws strikes w/ deep arsenal and knows how to change speeds; won't walk many, aggressive in the zone w/ FB, CB, and cutter; improving CH to combat LHH is last thing to work on; high pitching IQ and poised mound presence. |
| Control/pitchability are best attributes; throws strikes w/ deep arsenal and knows how to change speeds; won't walk many, aggressive in the zone w/ FB, CB, and cutter; improving CH to combat LHH is last thing to work on; high pitching IQ and poised mound presence. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Plus | Plus |
| Mound Presence | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
#5 SP upside on the strength of pitching IQ and ability to land deep arsenal for strikes; polished, high-floor prospect that's close to big league ready; able to fill swingman or middle innings role if he falls short of ceiling.
