Unfortunately, no velo numbers which makes this difficult to do. This report will be based on shape of pitches and rough estimate how hard he was throwing.
Name: Zack Trageton
Date: 4/8/22
Position: RHP
Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Acq: Rd 6, 2016 HS
Arm Slot: H3/4
| Pitch | Type | Present | Future |
Fastball | 45 | 45 | |
Changeup | Vert drop w some fade | ||
Curveball | |||
Slider | |||
Control | 50 | 50 |
Physical Description: High waisted, strong build nearly filled out.
Mechs: SWU, H3/4 arm slot, pitches DH. Med high leg kick, shows his glove to the press box as he is pulling down, full arm circle but fairly compact, everything is inline towards the plate. No real violence, starter delivery.
Abilities: Vertically oriented FB that works well up in the zone. CB and CH work well off of the FB. CB has 12-6 break and at times has late bite to it. The CH is also vertically oriented, drops with some fade. It is his best pitch, and works well against lefties.
Weaknesses: Approach angle is fairly steep, curveball gets loopy and he leaves it up. No real plus pitch, lacks ability to get K's at the next level. Able to fill the zone, but not overly precise.
Summary:
His fastball shape works well up in the zone, with offspeed shape that complements it well. Not a fan of the CB, it has solid break but lacks bite to be effective. It works in A ball, but I doubt it does at the next level. The CH has above average drop with late fade, works well against lefties. Trageton needs to improve his CB to be a viable option, projects to be an upper level org arm. Put him as a follow due to good stats, but it's A ball and not that relevant. Would not recommend him for the Rule 5 this year.
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