Name: Manuel Mercedes
Team/Signing: SFG/ INT-Dominican Republic
Position: RHP
HT/WT: 75/163
B/T: R/R
Arm Slot: Sidearm
FB Type: Sink
|
Tool |
Velocity |
Present |
Future |
|
Fastball |
94-98 |
6 |
6 |
|
Changeup |
|
3 |
5 |
|
Curveball |
|
4 |
6 |
|
Slider |
|
|
|
|
Command |
|
3 |
4 |
Mechanics: Whippy arm action that can be a bit inconsistent.
Mostly a long arm circle but will occasionally be more compact. Starts windup
facing 3B line, slight crossfire delivery w avg extension. Rotates hard but
still stays balanced, some head mvmt. Finishes upright for the most part.
Mechanics are inconsistent and aggressive but a strong foundation to build
upon, esp w plus athleticism.
Abilities: Good athlete, plus arm speed. Aggressive delivery
but has control of it. FB has sinker shape more conducive for GB than S&M
but was able to have success up w some feel in the zone. More lateral than
vertical break on CB with hard bite + depth, K pitch for both sides of the
plate. Works well w FB. Throws a power CH that mirrors FB, goes well w arm slot,
hard sink.
Weaknesses: Sinking action on FB limits S&M. CH needs a
lot of refinement, not much feel presently. CB can get away from him, again
needs more refinement. Shaky command.
Summary: Mercedes has electric arm speed and is super loose,
great athlete. Control and mechanics make him a likely bullpen arm, but stuff
is so powerful that he has a good chance of slotting in high leverage
situations, plus unique arm slot gives him an interesting bullpen role. FB
shape may concern some but was impressed by how well the FB/SL combo worked
together. Shot at starting due to plus athleticism and body control leading to improved
command despite aggressive mechanics.
Bonus Rec: Signed for $400k in INT mkt. Put $1,750,000 as a
draft prospect which is Comp/High 2nd Rd money.
Video from FanGraphs.
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