Dominic Pipkin
Born:
11/05/1999 (Age: 24)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 160
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 160
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
9th Rd., 2018 MLB First-Year Player Draft (PHI)
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | July 20th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | July 13, 2019 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Lakewood BlueClaws |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Tall, lean, athletic frame that's super projectable. Very young in the face, significant growth left.
Mechanical Notes
Alternates between NWU and SWU, goes all from the stretch when he loses the zone. Free+easy operation, loose mound actions; full arm-circle shows on backside into fluid 3/4 slot. Very athletic, room to grow into plus delivery in time.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2022 | P | 40 | Swingman | Extreme |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 40 | 50 | — | — | Easy velocity from athletic, projectable frame could grow into a big league FB if command improves. |
| Easy velocity from athletic, projectable frame could grow into a big league FB if command improves. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 50 | 55 | 93 | 92-96 | Easy arm-strength, T95-96 on best bolts; will sit closer to the top of velo range as he fills out. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Runs to armside, occasional angle when down. |
| Runs to armside, occasional angle when down. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 30 | 45 | — | — | Early stages command, sprays the zone; often drops under the ball and sails high+armside. |
| Early stages command, sprays the zone; often drops under the ball and sails high+armside. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 50 | 83 | 82-84 | Flashes sharp bite+action, though execution is inconsistent. Gets short or glides when he doesn't finish. Big league ingredients, but avg SL is still deep down. |
| Flashes sharp bite+action, though execution is inconsistent. Gets short or glides when he doesn't finish. Big league ingredients, but avg SL is still deep down. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 30 | 40 | 86 | 85-88 | Third pitch, early stages of development; overthrown and runs into FB, flashes occasional drop that hints he can develop more. Long way to go, but clean arm+delivery project. |
| Third pitch, early stages of development; overthrown and runs into FB, flashes occasional drop that hints he can develop more. Long way to go, but clean arm+delivery project. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 30 | 45 | — | — | Leans heavily on FB, doesn't mix speeds much and doesn't miss as many bats as he could as a result. Throws strikes in best sequences but loses the plate for spells. Deep projection control/pitchability profile. |
| Leans heavily on FB, doesn't mix speeds much and doesn't miss as many bats as he could as a result. Throws strikes in best sequences but loses the plate for spells. Deep projection control/pitchability profile. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Plus |
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Extra-projectable RHP w/ big league frame and FB velo. Secondary, command, and pitchability all are works in progress. Might still just be scratching the surface, upside places him in FV 40 tier now, potential breakout candidate down the road.
