Matthew
Cronin

3/16/19:�Aggressive, strong-armed, strong-bodied lefty with a big fastball and an average to above average curveball. Overpowered hitters during his first appearance of the weekend on Friday night with a 92-95 mph fastball. Less than 24 hours later he bounced back with a 92-94 mph heater for another save to close out Saturday's game. Mixed in a slower 74-76 mph curveball during the four batters he faced Friday, then ran it up to 78 mph with tighter spin and harder break on Saturday. Graded out as a fringe average pitch Friday, above average on Saturday. He also has deception to his delivery with a high front side glove and much effort throwing from an over-the-top slot. As a full-time college reliever with a 12.7/9 IP career strikeout rate, Cronin is likely to be selected in the same area as the highest picked reliever from 2018; Durbin Feltman (TCU), third round to Boston. (Seifert)