Dylan Rheault
Born:
03/21/1992 (Age: 32)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'9"
Weight: 245
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'9"
Weight: 245
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
19th Rd., 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft (BAL)
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | John Eshleman |
| Report Date: | May 17th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x -- 4/16/2018; 4/18/2018 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | San Jose Giants |
| MLB Team: |
|
| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Extremely tall. Well-proportioned, strong build.
Mechanical Notes
Stretch only; large shoulder tilt hides the ball; crossfire landing. Clean, compact arm-circle; 3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2019 | P | 40 | Middle Relief | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 50 | 50 | — | — | Bullpen fastball that will miss some bats and set up secondary. |
| Bullpen fastball that will miss some bats and set up secondary. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 55 | 55 | 93-94 | 92-95 | Velocity plays above-average at 93-94 because his height and extension get the ball on hitters quickly. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Generates above-average downhill plane. Shows moderate tail to armside; straighter to gloveside of the plate. |
| Generates above-average downhill plane. Shows moderate tail to armside; straighter to gloveside of the plate. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 45 | — | — | Tough to be pinpoint within the zone at his size, but showed he can get the ball to the area of the target. Flashes average command in best sequences but falls out of it as he struggles to repeat delivery. |
| Tough to be pinpoint within the zone at his size, but showed he can get the ball to the area of the target. Flashes average command in best sequences but falls out of it as he struggles to repeat delivery. | |||||
| Cutter | |||||
| Cutter | 50 | 55 | 87-88 | 86-89 | Cutter is a separator, potential above-average pitch that flashes sharp gloveside action. Inconsistent execution but projects as half grade w/ more reps. XXL frame allows more projection to the pitch than other pitchers his age. |
| Cutter is a separator, potential above-average pitch that flashes sharp gloveside action. Inconsistent execution but projects as half grade w/ more reps. XXL frame allows more projection to the pitch than other pitchers his age. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 50 | — | — | Lost fastball spot gloveside off the plate, low. Throws cutter for strikes. More strikes to armside than across the plate. |
| Lost fastball spot gloveside off the plate, low. Throws cutter for strikes. More strikes to armside than across the plate. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Lacks a true out pitch, though cutter plays above-avg to righties. Ceiling of a middle reliever in low-leverage situations, likely to face RHH more often w/ a pitch mix best suited for same-side bats.
