Zach Warren
Born:
06/09/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Left
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 200
Primary Position: LHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Left
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 200
Primary Position: LHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
14th Rd., 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft (PHI)
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 7th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | June 2, 2019 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Clearwater Threshers |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Tall, lanky frame w/ avg build. Long arms+legs aid natural deception.
Mechanical Notes
NWU, stretch only; funky shoulder tilt w/ high+closed front side to hide the ball; short strider w/ hard landing that impacts ability to repeat. Soft plunge arm-circle into H3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | P | 40 | Situational | Extreme |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 50 | — | — | LH velocity and downhill angle can make FB a solid big league pitch if control/command improve. |
| LH velocity and downhill angle can make FB a solid big league pitch if control/command improve. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 55 | 55 | 94 | 91-96 | Above-avg LH velo; consistent mid-90s w/ touches of 96. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Height and tall slot combine for natural plane. Mixes occasional 2sm variant w/ run. Tough to lift when he hits a spot. |
| Height and tall slot combine for natural plane. Mixes occasional 2sm variant w/ run. Tough to lift when he hits a spot. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 30 | 40 | — | — | Spray command, often out of the zone but most misses were low. Would pay for lack of command more against better hitters. |
| Spray command, often out of the zone but most misses were low. Would pay for lack of command more against better hitters. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 40 | 45 | 82 | 82-85 | Rolling SL w/ long down action. Tunnels well off FB. Won't miss bats but flashes chance to develop into workable breaking ball. |
| Rolling SL w/ long down action. Tunnels well off FB. Won't miss bats but flashes chance to develop into workable breaking ball. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 30 | 40 | 87 | 87-88 | Limited feel and confidence, only showed sparingly to RHH. Too firm and lacks much movement. Could scrap it in situational role, no more than a future show-me wrinkle even w/ development. |
| Limited feel and confidence, only showed sparingly to RHH. Too firm and lacks much movement. Could scrap it in situational role, no more than a future show-me wrinkle even w/ development. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 30 | 40 | — | — | Battles to repeat delivery and loses the zone at times. Inconsistent strikes. Can fall behind and put on too many runners. Shows sequences of FB/SL around the plate but needs to limit walks more effectively to fill regular ML 'pen role. |
| Battles to repeat delivery and loses the zone at times. Inconsistent strikes. Can fall behind and put on too many runners. Shows sequences of FB/SL around the plate but needs to limit walks more effectively to fill regular ML 'pen role. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Size, velocity, and deception give upside of lefty 'pen piece that excels in matchup situations. Will wind up a 4A/upper-level depth piece if he can't iron out mechanics and control.
