Scouting Report: Albert Abreu (NYY)


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Matt Linder

-Physical Description: Average SP size. Thick lower half, compact build. Limited physical projectability
-Mechanical Notes: Starts from extreme 3rd base side. Mid-high leg kick. Short stride - Could engage lower half more.  Smooth delivery.  Full arm circle.  High ¾ slot.

-MLB ETA: 2020
-Present Role (FV): 30
-Ceiling (FV): 55
-Role Description: Mid-Rotation Starter
-Risk: Extreme

Overall Fastball Value
-Present: 50
-Future: 60
-Comments: Projects to be a plus pitch as he matures and learns to command it better. Good velocity and sink produces both ground balls and swings and misses

Fastball velocity
-Present: 60
-Future: 65
-Range: 94-98 mph
-Comments: Quick arm action and clean mechanics allow him to generate plus velo

Fastball Movement
-Present: 50
-Future: 55
-Comments: Plus sinking action when stays on top. Flattened out when overthrown

Fastball Command
-Present: 40
-Future: 45
-Comments: Prone to overthrowing which is common for young pitcher especially in first AA start.  More comfortable throwing gloveside, especially against righties.

Curveball
-Present: 50
-Future: 60
-Range: 82-83 mph
-Comments: Sharp 11-5 break. Ability to throw it for a strike and bury in dirt when ahead in the count

Changeup
-Present: 45
-Future: 50
-Range: 89-91 mph
-Comments: Probably saw it on its best day. Plus fade. Confidence to throw it against both lefties & righties. Got swings and misses. Occasional inconsistency with arm speed - should improve with experience

Slider
-Present: 40
-Future: 45
-Range: 85-87 mph
-Comments: Flashed average, but lacked consistency. More comfortable throwing vs righties. Most erratic misses compared to other off-speed pitches

Control
-Present: 40
-Future: 45
-Comments: Clean delivery lends itself to improvements in command as he matures.  Controlled CB better than FB.

Delivery
-Present: average
-Future: average

Athleticism
-Present: average
-Future: average

Pitchability
-Present: average
-Future: average

Mound Presence
-Present: plus
-Future: plus

Overall Summary: The key to Abreu’s future outlook is staying healthy.  He has all of the tools to be a mid-rotation starter, however he has yet pitch a full season during his first two years with the Yankees organization.  If he struggles to stay on the field again in 2019, a move to the bullpen is likely. 

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