Matt Blackham
Born:
01/07/1993 (Age: 31)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 150
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 150
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
29th Rd., 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft (NYM)
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: | July 25th, 2018 |
Dates Seen: | 2x -- June 15/July 25, 2018 |
Level: | Double-A |
Affiliate: | Binghamton Rumble Ponies |
MLB Team: | |
On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Short w/ narrow build. Tim Lincecum body.
Mechanical Notes
Slow, methodical semi-windup; aggressive drive w/ effort through finish. Quick arm generates velo, H3/4 slot.
MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2018 | 30 | 30 | 4A Up/Down Type | Low |
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Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
Fastball Value | |||||
Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 45 | — | — | Lack of movement and command play fastball under mid-90s velocity. |
Lack of movement and command play fastball under mid-90s velocity. | |||||
Fastball Velocity | 55 | 55 | 94 | 93-96 | Above-avg velo, consistently at 94 w/ bumps to 95-96 at best. |
Fastball Velocity | |||||
Fastball Movement | |||||
Fastball Movement | 40 | 45 | — | — | Flashes moderate run when he angles it low, which isn't often. Usually flat and elevated. |
Flashes moderate run when he angles it low, which isn't often. Usually flat and elevated. | |||||
Fastball Command | |||||
Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Consistently up in the zone. |
Consistently up in the zone. | |||||
Curveball | |||||
Curveball | 45 | 45 | 82-83 | 81-84 | Hard curveball that flashes occasional ML average depth and action. Mechanical effort limits extension and consistency of pitch, often a slurve that hangs up in the zone. |
Hard curveball that flashes occasional ML average depth and action. Mechanical effort limits extension and consistency of pitch, often a slurve that hangs up in the zone. | |||||
ChangeUp | |||||
ChangeUp | 40 | 40 | 85-86 | 84-87 | Overthrows a straight changeup, limited feel or movement to the pitch. Only uses as a wrinkle. |
Overthrows a straight changeup, limited feel or movement to the pitch. Only uses as a wrinkle. | |||||
Control | |||||
Control | 45 | 45 | — | — | FB and CB around the zone in best sequences, but loses the zone at times and is prone to bouts of wildness. |
FB and CB around the zone in best sequences, but loses the zone at times and is prone to bouts of wildness. |
Attribute | Present | Future |
---|---|---|
Delivery | Below Average | Below Average |
Athleticism | Average | Average |
Pitchability | Average | Average |
Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
FB and CB flash avg at best, but delivery and control inconsistencies limit effectiveness of both pitches. Profiles as a 4A/emergency 'pen piece, high-minors depth.