Matt Purke, this is a scouting report from last summer.
Fastball: Purke showed velocity a tick above average, sitting at 92-93 mph. He topped out at 95 mph.
Fastball movement: It has tailing life to the arm side.
Curve: It's kind of between a curve and a slider. It has more of a curve break, with good rotation and depth. He thew it about 78 mph with late break to it.
Changeup: Has a good changeup.
Control: He has good command and moves the ball around the zone well.
Poise: He's pitched in big games and rises to the occasion.
Physical Description: Purke is a lean, wiry, thin-waisted left-hander. He's projectable, but needs to add some strength.
Medical Update: Healthy.
Strengths: Three average to above-average pitches. Good command, projectable body.
Weaknesses: He's a little too slender, leading some to worry about durabilty.
Summary: When conversations arise about the top prep lefties in the class, Purke is on the short list. With three excellent offerings and command of them, to go along with a projectable frame, Purke's name comes up early and often. There might be a small concern about his durabilty because he's a little too slender, but that won't be enough to keep him from being taken high up on Draft day.
Fastball: Purke showed velocity a tick above average, sitting at 92-93 mph. He topped out at 95 mph.
Fastball movement: It has tailing life to the arm side.
Curve: It's kind of between a curve and a slider. It has more of a curve break, with good rotation and depth. He thew it about 78 mph with late break to it.
Changeup: Has a good changeup.
Control: He has good command and moves the ball around the zone well.
Poise: He's pitched in big games and rises to the occasion.
Physical Description: Purke is a lean, wiry, thin-waisted left-hander. He's projectable, but needs to add some strength.
Medical Update: Healthy.
Strengths: Three average to above-average pitches. Good command, projectable body.
Weaknesses: He's a little too slender, leading some to worry about durabilty.
Summary: When conversations arise about the top prep lefties in the class, Purke is on the short list. With three excellent offerings and command of them, to go along with a projectable frame, Purke's name comes up early and often. There might be a small concern about his durabilty because he's a little too slender, but that won't be enough to keep him from being taken high up on Draft day.
