I posted this as a link last night, but i think it went unnoticed:
Jake Peavy (70)
Pos: RHP (Starter)
Fastball: 65
Changeup: 75
Command/Control: 70
Cutter: 55
Curveball: 45
Delivery: 55
Pitch #1: Fastball, low 90’s velocity. Has arm-side run and sink to it, as it changes plains and moves late. Doesn’t bite hard but moves late which makes it tough to barrel up. Has great command and control over it, isn’t afraid to elevate it but can control it in all directions. Does a great job of getting it in under the hands of right-handed hitters.
Pitch #2: Changeup, low 80’s velocity. Has great up and down movement with arm-side run. Maintains great arm speed with it, as it moves late and has some bite to it. Likes to use it as a strikeout pitch. Has filthy movement that freezes hitters, a plus plus pitch.
Pitch #3: Cutter, mid to high 80’s velocity. Has late cut to it, and changes plains slightly. Has good biting movement to it. Has good command over it, getting consistent break. Controls it well, mainly using it to the first base side of the plate against both lefties and righties.
Pitch #4: Curveball, high 70’s velocity. 12-6 movement, that also has a bit of sweep to it as it reaches the plate. The 12-6 movement isn’t all that late, but the sweep is fairly late. Doesn’t use it much, likes to use it to start at bats in an effort to freeze hitters.
Delivery: Letter high leg lift with an over the head glove rock, followed by a glove tap when he brings his hands down. Sort of jumps towards the plate, with his upper body and head going directly towards the plate. Has good deception as he throws his glove hand out front erratically. Not the easiest delivery to repeat, it doesn’t require max effort but does put strain on his shoulder. Throws from a three quarters arm slot, and doesn’t fall off all that much. Stands on the first base side of the rubber. From the stretch, uses a belt high leg lift and quickens his delivery, maintains the glove tap.
Control: Has great command and control over all of his pitches. Can throw in all directions, but does leave the ball over the plate on occasion. A strong strikeout pitcher, just below a strikeout per inning. Doesn’t walk all that many, but struggles with giving up too many homeruns (which US Cellular Field is only partially responsible for). Much stronger against right-handed hitters.
Poise: Unflappable veteran who has seen it all and has the self confidence to overcome adversity. Not bothered by runners or big hitters. Has the attitude of a #1 pitcher and has filled that role extremely well in the past. A bulldog on the mound who isn’t afraid to pound the zone and throw inside to hitters.
Physical Description: Muscular and athletic frame. Has great weight distribution with strong muscle definition. Broad shoulders and strong chest, with large thighs and lower body. Could still add some weight, but is not necessary. No concern over adding bad weight in the future.
Projection: A top half of the rotation veteran, who has battled injuries over the past several years. When healthy is a legitimate #2 pitcher on a contending team. Capable of eating innings, racking up strike outs and contending for All-Star teams. In his prime was a perennial Cy Young contender, but those days are behind him. Could still be a major trade deadline acquisition for a team this year.
