Scouting Report: Brad Boxberger, RHP, USC, 43rd overall, Cincinnati Reds (2009 Draft)
By John Klima
June 19, 2009
Brad Boxberger, RHP
USC (2009 Draft)
6-2, 200
Games seen: 2, Innings: 10
(43rd overall pick, 2009 Draft, Cincinnati Reds)
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Medium build, thick legs and torso. Average height and weight.
STRENGTHS: Commands fastball, changes speeds and possesses feel and know. FB 90-93, max 94. Commands FB at 90-93; shows cutter action and four-seam late life. Two kinds of CB: 12/6 rot. Occ. Bite and 1/5 or 1/7 knuckle-curve. Believe knuckle-curve is best put-away off-speed pitch.
WEAKNESSES: First inning struggler; flew open day I saw him; struggled to contain mechanics. No single pitch is an overmatching weapon, but FB command compensates for premier velocity.
SUMMARY: Looks can be deceiving. Should be middle rotation three-pitch MLB starter; can’t see as staff ace but believe this is an excellent third starter on an excellent staff. Possesses ability to achieve beyond grades; pitchers like this tend to hang around.
GRADES
Delivery 40/50
Fastball 40/50
Curveball 40/50
Knuckle-curve 45/60
Changeup 40/50
Control 40/55
Command 40/60
Overall Future Potential: 53
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