Dean
Pons

5-foot-5, 120 pounds, slighter frame, the shoulders are sloped and should grow over the next few years. Ran a 7.90 sixty yard dash. A right-handed hitter, Pons works from a slightly open stance with some pre-pitch waggle in the hands, which set at the shoulders. Moderate leg kick triggers the swing, with a bat path that is mostly level. As he adds strength, the bat speed should take a step forward. Middle-out approach during batting practice. Pons posted a tee exit velocity at 68 MPH. As an outfielder, showed average athletic actions. Arm works from a ¾ slot with a longer swing on the backside. At times, the front side falls out of sync on throws, which were measured up to 69 MPH. Also a left-handed pitcher, Pons demonstrated an ability to fill the zone and repeat his mechanics. Throws from a ¾ slot. Good, clean arm action. Was online and on time with an athletic finish. Average extension down the mound. The fastball sat 65-69 MPH and generated armside run. Developing a changeup at 64 MPH, which flashed some promising fading action and was thrown with the same armspeed as the fastball.

When he stays on top of the pitch, it shows 12/6 shape with solid break, coming in between 56-57 MPH. Profiles best as a left-handed pitcher long-term, where his feel for spin should help him develop a true swing-and-miss breaking ball.