Adam
Lafferty

8/17/14 – Lafferty is a projectable 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed pitcher. He has a high ¾ delivery and quick arm action. Adam throws with regular effort, smooth rhythm, and finishes in an athletic position. Lafferty had a fastball velocity range of 82-84 MPH with run. His slider was at 75-76 MPH with 10/4 tilt. Adam also displayed a change-up that ranged from 77-78 with near fastball arm speed and good sink. He’s a strike thrower. He works quick and attacks hitters. He racked up 2 K’s during his outing.

Lafferty has a 6-foot-2, 185-pound pitchers frame and showed ability and feel for three pitches. Coming from a high ¾ arm slot with long, loose arm action. Coming from a high ¾ arm slot, Lafferty’s fastball was thrown in the 75-78 mph range, topping at 79-mph. He also throws a 11-to-4 breaking and a 10-to-5 slider in the 60-63 mph range, showing slightly better command and feel for his slider. Lafferty also threw a 67-71 mph change up with some depth when he kept it down in the zone.