Jacob Condra-Bogan
Born:
08/30/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 220
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 220
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
32nd Rd., 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft (TOR)
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: | October 1st, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x—September 2019 |
| Level: | AFL |
| Affiliate: | Surprise Saguaros |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large, wide frame w/ broad features and thickness throughout. Strong but limited athlete.
Mechanical Notes
NWU, stretch all; low leg kick w/ inconsistent landing and extension; moderate tilt to clear through 3/4 slot; fast, strong stroke through release.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 30 | 35+ | 4A Up/Down Type | Moderate |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 50 | 50 | — | — | Arm-strength to play FB to avg, though plays under velo due to limited command and life. |
| Arm-strength to play FB to avg, though plays under velo due to limited command and life. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 60 | 60 | 95 | 94-98 | Big body w/ power arm, consistent mid-90s w/ ability to reach back for 97-98. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 45 | 45 | — | — | Straight FB stays on-plane without much lateral movement. Occasional run at low end of velo range. |
| Straight FB stays on-plane without much lateral movement. Occasional run at low end of velo range. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Trouble spotting FB low; stays around mid/upper-third, though has the velo to challenge up. |
| Trouble spotting FB low; stays around mid/upper-third, though has the velo to challenge up. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 40 | 40 | 80 | 79-82 | Casts over a loopy, rolling CB as a show-me for another breaking ball look. |
| Casts over a loopy, rolling CB as a show-me for another breaking ball look. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 85 | 84-86 | Short glider without much sharpness or plane-change; needs more secondary to back up FB against ML bats; potentially a playable pitch w/ improved depth. |
| Short glider without much sharpness or plane-change; needs more secondary to back up FB against ML bats; potentially a playable pitch w/ improved depth. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 45 | — | — | Consistent strikes w/ FB, velocity allows him to come over the plate more than he’ll be able to at ML level. Better hitters will pounce on FB-heavy approach. |
| Consistent strikes w/ FB, velocity allows him to come over the plate more than he’ll be able to at ML level. Better hitters will pounce on FB-heavy approach. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Below Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Power FB will get him to the big leagues, though lacks off-speed for sustained role in ML bullpen. Fits as upper-level relief depth, type that goes up/down on options and gets numerous cups of coffee.
