Joseph
Whitman

Cape Cod: Loose and athletic with a projectable frame at 6-foot-4, 195 pounds. His whippy three-quarters arm action produced fastballs in the 88-91 range. His 79-82 mph slider showed solid bite with tight spin in the 2400s. Good arm speed on the changeup at 83-85 with solid tumble, used it to induce some weak contact and get some empty swings. Making just two starts and throwing just 5.2 innings this summer, he's an interesting breakout candidate after struggling in his first two years at Purdue.

Body Type: 6-foot-3, 180-pound very projectable frame.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Long lever type that gets down the mound well. Arm is loose/on time with well above average arm speed. Tosses each of his offerings with intent.

Fastball: 84-87 mph. High spin rate guy, 2200-2400 rpms and low 90% spin efficiency. Could easily have more in the tank.

Slider: Hammer of breaking ball when in the zone. Late, hard bite at 75-78 mph. Generated consistent swing/miss all day.

Pitchability: Was in the zone for the most part throughout his outing.

Additional Comments: It was our first time seeing Whitman and he didn’t disappoint. Southpaw with a very projectable frame, athletic actions, up to 87 mph and can spin it. Also a good student with a 28 ACT.