Scouting Report: Deivi Garcia (NYY)
Mark LoMoglio | Tampa Tarpons |
Matt Linder
-Physical Description: Below average SP size, lean frame, room for projection especially in lower half
-Mechanical Notes: Starts from extreme 3rd base side. Turns his back to the batter during leg kick, engages hips. Steps slightly across his body. High ¾ slot. Good rhythm.
-MLB ETA: Late 2020 / 2021
-Present Role (FV): N/A
-Ceiling (FV): 55
-Role Description: Mid-Rotation Starter
-Risk: High
Overall Fastball Value
-Present: 50
-Future: 60
-Comments: Projects to be a plus pitch as he matures and his body fills out. Good velocity and excellent life (Above average spin rate). Elevates FB for Ks.
Fastball Velo
-Present: 50
-Future: 60
-Range: 89-92 mph (final start of the season)
-Comments: Quick arm action, clean mechanics and good extension allow him to generate plus velo, despite his size.
Fastball Movement
-Present: 45
-Future: 50
-Comments: Does not exhibit horizontal movement, but its late life gives perception of rising action. Poor GO/AO is a slight concern.
Fastball Command
-Present: 45
-Future: 50
-Comments: Ability to elevate FB with 2 strikes. Good command armside, but struggled slightly to get FB in on lefties, possibly due to throwing across body.
Curveball
-Present: 50
-Future: 60
-Range: 75-78 mph
-Comments: Power breaking ball. Bi-planar movement. Excellent feel for the pitch. He shows good feel to vary the shape and depth on the pitch, mixing a wider variant to expand the zone with two strikes.
Changeup
-Present: 35
-Future: 45
-Range: 84 mph
-Comments: Infrequently used. Raw, but showed flashes of potentially average. Kept it down in the zone. Currently, too firm.
Control
-Present: 45
-Future: 55
-Comments: FB and CB consistently around the plate. Attacked hitters. Clean mechanics allow him to repeat delivery
Delivery
-Present: Average
-Future: Plus
Athleticism
-Present: Average
-Future: Average
Pitchability
-Present: Average
-Future: Plus
Mound Presence
-Present: Plus
-Future: Plus
Overall Summary: 2018 was a breakout season for Garcia. With two plus pitches and above-average control, he possesses the ingredients to be a mid-rotation starter at the MLB. Inherent risk with a teenage pitcher with below average size.
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