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Sean Hjelle
Born: 05/07/1997 (Age: 22) |
| Bats: Right |
Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 11" |
Weight: 228 |
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| Extreme length from a frame that would tie major-league records for height. He’s filled out well for his length and has present strength and durability. Framework is here for a durable workhorse because of strength and consistency in his actions. Delivery creates difficult angles for hitters. Extreme extension causes discomfort at the plate. Comes from three-quarters angle with some crossfire. Motion is shockingly consistent for size and he repeats well with average arm speed. |
| David Lee |
| 06/19/2019 |
| Augusta GreenJackets (Low A, Giants) |
| 4/20/19; 5/18/19 |
| 50 |
| 2021 |
| No |
| Fastball |
55 |
91-94 |
94 |
Comes easy with plus-plus plane and extension. The pitch sinks and runs arm-side late with above-average movement. Profiles as a heavy pitch with above-average command. |
| Curveball |
50 |
80-82 |
83 |
Comes out slurvy at times. Flashes two-plane action with 11/5 tilt when he gets on top of it. Lacks the hard bite of a plus breaker but can consistently show an average offering that flashes above-average multiple times. Above-average command potential. |
| Changeup |
50 |
85-87 |
88 |
Good arm speed with average fade. Flashes above-average when he replicates fastball movement with the right arm speed. Needs further refinement with feel, as he sometimes casts and slows his actions. Average command potential. |
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It’s not at all out of the question that Hjelle could bump a grade on one or two of these pitches. A little more fastball velocity could turn the pitch into a true weapon, while the breaking ball could tighten a little more and start showing enough bite to profile consistently above-average. There’s maybe a little more here because Hjelle has above-average command potential. He repeats exceptionally well for his size, which creates tough angles and huge extension. Put these factors together and he’s a safe no. 4 with a 3/4 ceiling.
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