Sean Hjelle
Born:
05/07/1997 (Age: 26)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'11''
Weight: 225
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'11''
Weight: 225
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
2nd Rd., 2018 MLB First-Year Player Draft (SFG)
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 9th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | April 27, 2019 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Augusta GreenJackets |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
XXXL frame, built like an NBA post player w/ unique balance and body control for his size. Not much track record for pitchers at this size.
Mechanical Notes
SWU; controls body very well considering size, though still occasionally falls off-line through release. Long arm-circle shows on the backside; slight tilt to clear arm through loose 3/4 slot. Generates excellent angle from delivery when he stays through his delivery; projects plus as he finds more mechanical consistency.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | P | 50 | Mid-Rotation Starter | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 55 | — | — | Plus downhill action on avg velocity projects FB to above-avg. Heavy groundball pitch, lots of soft contact. |
| Plus downhill action on avg velocity projects FB to above-avg. Heavy groundball pitch, lots of soft contact. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 50 | 50 | 92 | 91-94 | Consistent low-90s w/ angle. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 60 | 60 | — | — | Incredibly steep downhill plane w/ armside run; impossible to lift when he angles to the lower-third. |
| Incredibly steep downhill plane w/ armside run; impossible to lift when he angles to the lower-third. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 50 | — | — | Consistent strikes w/ more present control than command. Flashes ability to spot FB in best sequences, can project up as he irons out delivery and figures out 3XL frame. |
| Consistent strikes w/ more present control than command. Flashes ability to spot FB in best sequences, can project up as he irons out delivery and figures out 3XL frame. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 45 | 45 | 80 | 80-81 | Works in a true CB, loopy but has long two-plane depth. Effective second-look breaking ball. |
| Works in a true CB, loopy but has long two-plane depth. Effective second-look breaking ball. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 45 | 50 | 82 | 81-84 | SL is main off-speed; sweepy slurve shape w/ consistent movement that projects as an avg pitch because of steep release point and ability to land for strikes. |
| SL is main off-speed; sweepy slurve shape w/ consistent movement that projects as an avg pitch because of steep release point and ability to land for strikes. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 50 | 86 | 85-87 | Developing CH, shows makings of future avg pitch. Hard split-like turnover on best ones, mimics FB action. Inconsistent at times now, floats up or spikes in the dirt. |
| Developing CH, shows makings of future avg pitch. Hard split-like turnover on best ones, mimics FB action. Inconsistent at times now, floats up or spikes in the dirt. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 50 | — | — | FB for strikes, keeps deep mix of secondary around the zone. Has the control and pitchability to start games and pitch back through ML lineups. |
| FB for strikes, keeps deep mix of secondary around the zone. Has the control and pitchability to start games and pitch back through ML lineups. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Plus |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Unprecedented height is an extreme advantage and plays everything up. Unique strikethrowing and ability to sequence for his size; deep four-pitch arsenal for strikes w/ frame built to eat innings. Chance to be a workhorse #4 starter.
