Braves Report

With the draft just days away, Braves-Report continues to look at some of the potential draftees the Braves may look to select. Since there has not been profiles added the past two days, today and tomorrow’s profile will each feature 2 players.

Zeke Spruill

Height: 6’4
Weight: 190
Birthdate: 9/11/1989
City: Marietta
State: GA
Position: RHP
B/T: R

Zeke has a nice and easy delivery that enables him to repeat his delivery time and time again. Has topped out at 94 MPH on the gun  but regularly sits in the 91-92 MPH range.  His fastball has a little sink on it which makes it a plus pitch. He also throws a curveball that acts more like a slurve. It is currently an average pitch. He like most high school pitchers needs to work on his changeup. Which usually sits around 81 MPH. He has command of all 3 of pitches. His slender frame allows for some projection. His velocity could increase once his frame fills out.  He has good makeup. And is very competitive.

Brett DeVall

Height: 6’4
Weight: 220
Birthdate: 1/8/1990
City: Niceville
State: FLA
Position: SP
B/T: R/L

Brett is one of the most advanced high school pitchers in this draft in terms of understanding of how to pitch. He does not light up the radar guns. He has touched 91 MPH but usually sits in the upper 80s. His curveball should develop into an average pitch but does not currently have the making of an out pitch. His change-up is currently his best pitch and has the making of a plus pitch. He is able to repeat his delivery quite easily which allows him to have command of all three of his pitches. He profiles as a middle of the rotation starter in the big leagues. But he could become a number two if he can increase the velocity of his fastball or develop his curve into a plus pitch.