Ryan Lillie
Born:
05/01/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 210
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: RHRP
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 210
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: RHRP
Acquisition Period:
5th Rd., 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft (MIA); Traded to CIN 10/6/2018
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: | May 18th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x -- April 13/May 7, 2018 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Greensboro Grasshoppers |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Short, stocky, muscular, compact build. Built like Trevor Gott (WSH).
Mechanical Notes
Moderate effort throughout semi-windup delivery. Shoulder tilt, drop/drive style, offline finishes w/ recoil after release. H3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | P | 40 | Middle Relief | High |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 50 | — | — | Playable FB that shouldn't see lineups numerous times as a starter. Projects up in shorter stints. |
| Playable FB that shouldn't see lineups numerous times as a starter. Projects up in shorter stints. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 45 | 50 | 91 | 90-93 | Fringy velo as SP, can reach back for 92-93 when he needs it. Could unlock a tick more velo airing it out in the 'pen. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Heavy ball w/ avg run to armside. |
| Heavy ball w/ avg run to armside. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 45 | — | — | More control than command. Throws consistent strikes but works to the middle third. Doesn't have the stuff to challenge over the plate. |
| More control than command. Throws consistent strikes but works to the middle third. Doesn't have the stuff to challenge over the plate. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 45 | 50 | 83 | 81-84 | Best pitch, separator between him and most 4A type arms. Good feel for slider; moderate tilt, can pitch inside and outside of zone. Projects as an AVG pitch facing lineups once. |
| Best pitch, separator between him and most 4A type arms. Good feel for slider; moderate tilt, can pitch inside and outside of zone. Projects as an AVG pitch facing lineups once. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 40 | 85 | 85-87 | Firm circle-change w/ modest movement; shows more to LHH; often stays up and speeds up bats. Less pressure on third pitch in non-starting role. |
| Firm circle-change w/ modest movement; shows more to LHH; often stays up and speeds up bats. Less pressure on third pitch in non-starting role. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 45 | — | — | Fills the zone w/ FB and SL. Less ability to keep CH around the plate. Mature, poised mound presence; competes like a veteran. |
| Fills the zone w/ FB and SL. Less ability to keep CH around the plate. Mature, poised mound presence; competes like a veteran. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
Polished strikethrower, beating up on less experienced competition, could handle a tougher assignment. Low ceiling/high floor type that could fill a variety of low-leverage roles. Profiles as a longman or middle reliever; can see stuff ticking up in short stints.
