Steven Wilson
Born:
08/24/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 185
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 185
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
8th Rd., 2018 MLB First-Year Player Draft (SDP)
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: | June 27th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x -- June 2019 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Lake Elsinore Storm |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Ideal pitching frame; large build w/ broad shoulders, strong lower-half.
Mechanical Notes
NWU, stretch only; on-line landing w/ moderate effort at finish, slight headwhack through release; compact arm-circle stays in line on backside; H3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | P | 40 | Middle Relief | Extreme |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 40 | 50 | — | — | Shows glimpses of solid big league FB when he has best velo and movement. |
| Shows glimpses of solid big league FB when he has best velo and movement. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 50 | 55 | 94 | 92-97 | Velocity fluctuates, saw 94-97 one outing and 92-93 the next. Much better chance to fill full-time ML 'pen role if he's working at the high end of velo range. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 45 | 50 | — | — | Inconsistent life; firmer from hand at 94-97 w/ better movement down in the zone. Flattens when up. |
| Inconsistent life; firmer from hand at 94-97 w/ better movement down in the zone. Flattens when up. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Control over command, throws strikes but sprays the zone and drifts upstairs. |
| Control over command, throws strikes but sprays the zone and drifts upstairs. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 40 | 40 | 76 | 75-77 | Show-me breaker he wrinkles in, more to LHH. Soft, loopy pitch that shouldn't be more than a surprise pitch. |
| Show-me breaker he wrinkles in, more to LHH. Soft, loopy pitch that shouldn't be more than a surprise pitch. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 83 | 82-85 | Inconsistent SL, flashes sharp bite at best but backs up on him at times. Tough to project full grade up given his age, but can finish a playable breaking ball. |
| Inconsistent SL, flashes sharp bite at best but backs up on him at times. Tough to project full grade up given his age, but can finish a playable breaking ball. | |||||
| Cutter | |||||
| Cutter | 40 | 40 | 90 | 89-91 | Shows occasional cut-type FB w/ short gloveside action. Not a primary part of his arsenal but keeps hitters guessing. |
| Shows occasional cut-type FB w/ short gloveside action. Not a primary part of his arsenal but keeps hitters guessing. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 50 | — | — | Advanced control for relief-only prospect at this level, four pitches consistently around the zone. FB/SL two main offerings, establishes strike one, limits walks and gets ahead in counts. Control and arsenal depth are separators that give chance to reach ceiling. |
| Advanced control for relief-only prospect at this level, four pitches consistently around the zone. FB/SL two main offerings, establishes strike one, limits walks and gets ahead in counts. Control and arsenal depth are separators that give chance to reach ceiling. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Flashes of velocity and control of deep pitch mix for a 'pen arm give best-case upside of middle reliever, potentially able to go multiple innings. Will finish upper-level 'pen depth/4A callup type if no one aspect carries the profile at ML level.
