Travis Lakins
Born:
06/29/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 180
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 180
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
6th Rd., 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft (BOS)
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: | August 2nd, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x -- July 2018 |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | Portland Sea Dogs |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Medium frame, average width, athletic build w/ long limbs and plus armspeed. Moves well off the mound.
Mechanical Notes
Slow semi-windup, tall leg kick and gather at the top, athletic operation w/ moderate effort and slight recoil finish. Compact arm-circle, quick H3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2019 | 30 | 40 | Middle Relief | Moderate |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 55 | 55 | — | — | Mid-90s w/ movement, depth of off-speed arsenal keeps hitters off FB. |
| Mid-90s w/ movement, depth of off-speed arsenal keeps hitters off FB. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 60 | 60 | 94 | 92-96 | Reaches back for 95-96 when he needs it, maintains life even at the top of velo range. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 55 | 55 | — | — | Lively FB, consistent movement; armside run down in the zone, late hop/ride when elevated. |
| Lively FB, consistent movement; armside run down in the zone, late hop/ride when elevated. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 45 | — | — | Control over command type, though has the stuff to pitch upstairs. |
| Control over command type, though has the stuff to pitch upstairs. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 50 | 50 | 77 | 75-79 | Sharp bite and down action, used more to righties. Mixes as a wrinkle off FB and cutter, but it's a good enough pitch to go to more often. |
| Sharp bite and down action, used more to righties. Mixes as a wrinkle off FB and cutter, but it's a good enough pitch to go to more often. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 45 | 45 | 87 | 86-88 | Good sell, maintains FB armspeed; firm CH w/ split-like dive down and to armside. Uses more to LHH. |
| Good sell, maintains FB armspeed; firm CH w/ split-like dive down and to armside. Uses more to LHH. | |||||
| Cutter | |||||
| Cutter | 50 | 55 | 88-90 | 89 | Sharp cutter w/ late darting action used as second pitch. Shows above-avg movement at best and can get there fully w/ more command of the pitch. |
| Sharp cutter w/ late darting action used as second pitch. Shows above-avg movement at best and can get there fully w/ more command of the pitch. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 45 | — | — | Deep mix of pitches for a reliever, keeps hitters guessing. Works mostly off FB/Cutter, wrinkles curve and change. Will need to get strike 1 more consistently against ML hitters. |
| Deep mix of pitches for a reliever, keeps hitters guessing. Works mostly off FB/Cutter, wrinkles curve and change. Will need to get strike 1 more consistently against ML hitters. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Converted starter who has taken to the bullpen. Close to ML ready, could hold his own right now if he had to. Good chance to fit as useful middle reliever.
