Player Name: Jeff Dominguez
Position: P
School: Baldwin
Jeff is a 6’3″ RHP from Baldwin HS. He has a prototypical build for a pitcher and will add more velocity as he fills out. During the 2015 season, he won two games on the mound.
He has very smooth and fluid mechanics. He begins his windup with a short step back to get into his delivery. He keeps his eyes locked in on his target as he gets to his balance point. He has a high and tight leg kick with a relaxed front foot and a firm back leg. He gets pretty good drop and drive from the back side and has a long stride. He lands on line with home plate and delivers with an over-the-top arm angle. He gets great extension on his pitches and follows through prepared to field his position. The mechanics are as smooth as can be.
He worked primarily in the low 80s and displayed a good change up, but did not show a curveball–probably due to the fact that it was such a brief and efficient outing. After walking the leadoff hitter, he induced a 5-4-3 double play on a change up that had downward, fading action. He retired the last batter without breaking a sweat.
Just from his size, demeanor and clean mechanics I would project him as a potential Div-I pitcher. Despite not lighting up the radar gun, his slender 170 lb build is conducive to a substantial increase in velocity when he gains more weight/muscle.
My only concern is his ability to hold on runners due to his long legs and stride but that can be handled with changing his tempo and using the slide step.
