Jacob Lemoine
Born:
11/28/1993 (Age: 30)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 220
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 220
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
4th Rd., 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft (TEX)
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: | December 6th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x--April/August 2018 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Down East Wood Ducks |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large, physical, well-proportioned frame. Broad shoulders. Missed all of 2015-2016 w/ injury.
Mechanical Notes
Stretch only; slightly closed landing and front-side; effort in plunge arm-arc w/ inverted-W strain; extra-strong and fast arm-stroke out of high 3/4's slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | P | 40 | Middle Relief | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 50 | — | — | Projects as an above-avg sinker if consistency of command improves. |
| Projects as an above-avg sinker if consistency of command improves. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 55 | 55 | 93-94 | 91-96 | Sits 93-94 w/ ability to reach back for more when needed. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Heavy ball w/ armside run+sink. |
| Heavy ball w/ armside run+sink. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 45 | — | — | Flashes enough command to pitch w/ his FB in best sequences, but isn't consistent. Sprays the zone, can fall out of hitting spots for stretches. |
| Flashes enough command to pitch w/ his FB in best sequences, but isn't consistent. Sprays the zone, can fall out of hitting spots for stretches. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 45 | 50 | 85 | 83-86 | Hard slider that flashes like a solid big league pitch. Backed up on him at times, but more in the tank. |
| Hard slider that flashes like a solid big league pitch. Backed up on him at times, but more in the tank. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 85 | 84-86 | Can wrinkle in a little changeup to lefties to mix up an at-bat. Projects as a workable show-me pitch, useful vs. LHH. |
| Can wrinkle in a little changeup to lefties to mix up an at-bat. Projects as a workable show-me pitch, useful vs. LHH. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 45 | — | — | Inconsistent strikethrower, will need to cut the walks down in order to be trusted in leverage situations. |
| Inconsistent strikethrower, will need to cut the walks down in order to be trusted in leverage situations. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Sinker/slider mix could make him a middle reliever if control/command refine. Injury history adds risk.
