Will
Lopez

VA/DC Scout Blog 3/19/18

Lopez was 81-85 on the day, spending most of the time out of the stretch. Struggled with command in this early outing, getting behind counts. Had a plus breaking ball that was 73-75 mph, showing ability to throw for a strike as well as a put away pitch when ahead in the count.

9.29.16 - Uncommitted. Throws from a high ¾ slot, almost over the top. Controlled delivery with nice lower half usage. Fastball has cut action on the pitch sitting 80-82 topping out at 83 mph. Breaking ball has 1/7 action at 70-72 mph. Knows how to pitch and commanded zone well.

10.14.15:  Lopez has an athletic frame and throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with an explosive drop and drive delivery. He has a short, loose arm action and a lightning quick arm that generates easy velocity. His shoulders are high and closed and he swings into a square landing before falling off as he finishes. Lopez’s fastball had some plane to it and some late run and was 76-80 on the day. His curveball has power 12/6 break and was thrown with good armspeed, running 62-65. His changeup was thrown with decent armspeed and had late run to it, sitting 65-69.