Wil Crowe
Born:
09/09/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 240
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 240
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
2nd Rd., 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft (WSH)
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: | September 27th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 3x -- April, May, September 2018 |
| Level: | Instructs |
| Affiliate: | Nationals Instructs |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large frame, thick build w/ soft lower half. Limited athlete.
Mechanical Notes
Below-AVG athleticism through delivery; drop/drive style w/ effort finish. Plunge arm-circle; slight inverted-W strain; strong arm-stroke; H3/4 slot w/ recoil.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | P | 50 | Backend Starter | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 50 | — | — | Keeps sinker around the zone, induces ground ball outs. |
| Keeps sinker around the zone, induces ground ball outs. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 50 | 50 | 91-92 | 89-94 | Sits low-90s as a starter, velo ticked down as year went on. T96-97 as an amateur, could unlock more arm-strength if he's ever in a short-stint role. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Heavy ball w/ armside run. |
| Heavy ball w/ armside run. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 50 | — | — | Spots better to armside, works better w/ run. Flashes ability to get gloveside at times. AVG command w/ more pro mound time. |
| Spots better to armside, works better w/ run. Flashes ability to get gloveside at times. AVG command w/ more pro mound time. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 50 | 50 | 84 | 82-86 | Best pitch, hard slider that's ML quality now. Flashed above-avg early in the season, a bit less dynamic as he lost steam down the stretch. |
| Best pitch, hard slider that's ML quality now. Flashed above-avg early in the season, a bit less dynamic as he lost steam down the stretch. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 45 | 50 | 85 | 84-87 | Developed CH as season progressed, now looks like legit third pitch. Circle-CH, gets separation and moderate fade at best. |
| Developed CH as season progressed, now looks like legit third pitch. Circle-CH, gets separation and moderate fade at best. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 50 | — | — | Aggressive mound presence, comes at hitters and establishes FB. Consistent strikethrower, avg control as he acclimates to high-level hitters. |
| Aggressive mound presence, comes at hitters and establishes FB. Consistent strikethrower, avg control as he acclimates to high-level hitters. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Below Average |
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Ceiling of back-rotation starter who throws 3-4 avg pitches for strikes. Stuff backed up as season went on, body/athleticism raise durability questions. FB and SL have been more dynamic pitches in the past; could wind up a setup reliever if he falters as a starter.
