Kyle Johnston  RHP   Hagerstown Suns (Washington Low-A)  (Date Evaluated 6/7/18)

DOB: 07/17/96            Height:  6’0”       Weight: 190lbs            B/T: Right/Right

Fastball (50/55)        Slider (45/50)       Changeup (45/50)       Command (45/50)

Washington selected Johnston in the 6^th round of the 2017 MLB Draft and signed him for a reported slot bonus of $226,100.  Johnston is listed at 6’0″ 190lbs, with thick legs and a well-built frame.  The almost 22-year-old throws from a high 3/4s arm slot (almost over-the-top) and has a medium-to-high effort delivery.  Johnston utilizes a simple one-step semi-windup into an above waist-high leg-lift and gets reasonable extension toward home.  Johnston’s motion has him turn slightly toward third base, allowing him deception but hindering his ability to repeat his mechanics.

Johnston is a good athlete and repeats his motion better than one might expect.  He has a mature approach and confidently attacks hitters on the mound.  His fastball command was mediocre in this outing, partially due to a small strike zone but mostly a result of his frenetic delivery.  He has fringe average command which could get to future average.
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Johnston utilizes a traditional 3-pitch arsenal, featuring a 91-94mph fastball, touching 95mph twice, with natural sinking action and occasional cutting movement.  His slider sits 81-84mph with good shape and he can spin the pitch.  It is inconsistent, but he threw a few that showed average potential.  Finally his changeup sits 83-86mph with good arm-side movement and he replicates his arm-speed well.  He shows confidence in the pitch and throws it to both lefties and righties.  The changeup needs more consistency but shows future average potential.

I leave this outing liking Johnston and his future potential, but unclear to his future role.  He has the build and arsenal to be a starting pitcher, but his inefficient delivery could lead to a long-term role in relief.  Johnston’s ceiling is that of a back-end #5 starter, with his most likely outcome being a middle reliever.  Johnston is one of the better pitching prospects in the organization and could be coveted in trade discussions this summer.

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