Scouting Report: Tyrell Jenkins, RHP, Henderson (TX) HS (2010 Draft)
By John Klima
February 12, 2010
Tyrell Jenkins is all physical projection. The Henderson (Texas) right-hander is listed at 6-4, 175. Jenkins is long and loose. When I saw him, I felt that this kid was all upside in the coming years. He didn’t show the top-shelf power of some of the headline guys, but when you looked at everything, it was easy to look in the crystal ball and see a guy with a power sinker-slider future. Jenkins is one of the best athletes as his position in the 2010 draft and his two-sport commitment to Baylor shows athletic actions and a big arm as his tools. Being a baseball guy, I’d like to see Jenkins pitch. Whichever sports he follows, I think his arm will give him the chance to be a pro.
Tyrell Jenkins, RHP
6-4, 175
Henderson HS, Henderson, TX
Games 2, Innings: 4
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Long, lean, lanky and loose athletic actions. Tall and projectable, loose features.
STRENGTHS: FB, 89-91, SL, 81-84, CH, 74-76. Fast arm, whippy arm action, loose and coordinated athletic actions. FB hard sink, SL run.
WEAKNESSES: Developing strength, power and stamina. Should have more power in arm as he physically matures. Overall command and control need to improve for long pro career.
SUMMARY: Fast arm action, whippy body, and physical projection paired with improved overall command and physical maturity should combine to create two-pitch starter with emphasis on hard sinker and hard slider. Plenty of more power to come in this arm and frame.
GRADES (Present/Future):
Fastball 40/60
Slider 30/60
Change-up 30/50
Control 30/50
Command 30/50
Overall Future Potential: 54
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