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Scouting Report – Wil Crowe

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Wil Crowe           RHP        Potomac Nationals (High-A)         Date Evaluated: 4/25/18

Fastball (50/55) Slider (50/55) Changeup (50/55) Curveball (40/45) Command (50/50)

Crowe was Washington’s 2nd round pick, 65th overall, in the 2017 MLB Draft.  Listed at 6-2 240lbs, Crowe is well-built with a thick lower-half and zero projection remaining.  The 23-year-old pitcher (born 9/9/94) throws from a traditional high 3/4s arm slot and utilizes a simple, one-step windup into his medium effort delivery.  He has a medium leg-kick and gets reasonable extension toward home plate.  Crowe is a decent athlete who reasonably repeats his mechanics, impressively fields his position and holds runners well.  He has a mature approach attacking hitters, moving the ball in and out, up and down to keep hitters off-balance.  His command and control in this outing was average, which was impressive considering the poor weather (sub-50s and drizzle) and inconsistent strike zone.


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Crowe features a traditional 4-pitch repertoire, consisting of a fastball, changeup, curveball and slider.  His fastball sat 90-93mph throughout the outing, mainly 92mph, with quality movement – at the higher velocity bands the ball showed some cutting action and at lower speeds it will sink toward his arm-side.  His slider was 84-86mph, some showing quality break away from righties and others with a slurvy, 10-4 shape – it was average in this outing and could be above-average with further refinement.  The changeup sat 81-84mph with good arm action and quality movement, like a waterfall about 55 feet from the mound.  It consistently fooled left-handed hitters and was his best off-speed pitch on the evening.  Finally Crowe throws a 78-81mph curveball with a loopy shape he locates for strikes.  It was more of a “get-me-over” pitch, but could be a future average offering.

Crowe has a past Tommy John surgery which elevates the injury risk in his profile.  The lack of a plus offering limits his ceiling, but the combination of a durable pitcher’s frame, and the potential for four average or better pitches gives him a profile as a #4 starter.  Aside from injury, I envision him as a productive back-end starting pitcher.  Crowe should see Double-A this season and could be major league ready late in 2019.

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Promising Prospects Aplenty For Potomac

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Wednesday evening I made the drive north to Wilmington in order to get my first look at the 2018 Potomac Nationals.  In spite of the drizzle and cold temperatures, I came away quite impressed with the collection of talent the Washington Nationals have assembled at their High-A affiliate, not to mention the beginnings of a head cold.

Washington’s 2nd round pick last summer and top-10 prospect RHP Wil Crowe started Wednesday’s contest and pitched well despite the conditions, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and 1 walk verses 5 strikeouts over 6 innings.  Crowe featured a 90-93mph fastball that moves like Jagger, a low-80s changeup and a mid-80s slider, plus an intriguing low-70s curveball.  He has a relatively simple windup and while his control wavered a bit, showed a mature approach toward attacking opposing hitters.  I am curious to see if he gains a tick or two of velocity as the weather improves, but Washington looks to have found a  good one in Crowe.

When Crowe was finished, there was little drop off, as Ronald Pena entered the game throwing 94-95mph fastballs, along with a hard mid-80s slider.  Lefty Hayden Howard relieved Pena and was showing an 88-91mph fastball and a mid-70s breaking ball to keep hitters off-balance.  And finally, closer Gabe Klobosits looked the part of a late-inning reliever, flashing a 93-96mph fastball and an 86mph slider with quick, late break.  While not quite Washington’s “Law Firm” of Kintzler, Madson & Doolittle, Pena, Howard & Klobosits does have a nice ring to it.

Offensively I was fortunate enough to see Washington’s #2 ranked prospect Juan Soto’s second game for Potomac, as he was promoted from Hagerstown earlier this week.  And Soto did not disappoint, going 2-5 and hitting an absolute monster home run to right field.  He has lightning-fast hands and an uncanny ability to put the barrel on the baseball to create hard contact.

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Additionally, both center fielder Blake Perkins and catcher Jakson Reetz caught my eye, as they each spent this offseason improving their physique.  Perkins has added good muscle and strength, particularly to his upper body, but the mass did not appear to hinder his speed or range defensively.  On the other hand, Reetz looks a bit leaner from last year, which has helped his quickness and agility behind the plate.  Reetz has also made adjustments to his swing, freeing up his arms and unlocking some additional bat speed.  He looks like a totally different player this season and is a possible “sleeper” in the system.

I would encourage everyone reading to make the trek to Woodbridge this season and watch the P-Nats, as they have several top prospects and should be one of the top teams in the Carolina League.  So get to Pfitzner Stadium this summer and look for me behind the plate scouting tomorrow’s superstars.

*Originally Published at MASNSports.com on 4/27/18*

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THE NatsGM Show #126 – Brent Hershey

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THE NatsGM Show Episode #126 is now available and we proudly welcome from BaseballHQ.com Brent Hershey!

Our conversation focuses on prospects and minor league baseball, beginning with a discussion of several top Washington Nationals prospects such as Juan Soto, Blake Perkins and Erick Fedde.  Then we transition to talking about standout offensive prospects Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Khalil Lee, among others.  And finally, Brent and I share our thoughts on our favorite minor league stadiums and what makes a “good” park in our opinions.
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A.J. Cole Traded For $

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A.J. Cole

Late Monday it was announced that the Washington Nationals had traded right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole to the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations.  Cole was out of minor league options heading into this season, which when coupled with his nightmarish start to 2018, forced the team to designate him for assignment last Friday.  Now the 26-year-old will look to rejuvenate his career in the Bronx.

Cole had an interesting journey with the Nationals, as he was Washington’s 4th round pick in 2010 and signed for an over-slot $2 million bonus.  About 18 months later Cole was a key piece in Washington’s acquisition of Gio Gonzalez from Oakland, only to be reacquired by the Nationals 13 months later in the Mike Morse 3-team trade with Seattle and the Athletics.  He pitched well in 2013 and 2014, rising through the minor league system and finding himself included on several Top-100 prospect lists.

Unfortunately Cole has battled inconsistency since 2015, showing flashes at both Triple-A and the major league level but never able to sustain his success.  Cole has a strong changeup and impressive fastball velocity, but his below-average command and below-average breaking pitches cause him to allow too many walks and too many home runs.  New York will now gamble that a change of scenery will allow Cole’s talent to blossom, but now in his mid-20s, time is running short if he is to become a productive major leaguer.
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When I saw the news that the Yankees had acquired Cole, I momentarily felt bad for him, as I felt like the best opportunity for him would be on a team lacking pitching and expected to compete for the #1 overall pick, not the World Series.  However, for a long time I have wondered if Cole should incorporate a cutter into his repertoire at the expense of his slider and curveball – both his present breaking pitches are loopy and look drastically different from his fastball and changeup.  Perhaps going to a harder, shorter-breaking cutter could more closely mimic his other offerings and deceive hitters.  The Yankees have done well teaching the cutter to other pitchers in recent memory, and could want to tinker with his arsenal. This alteration might force him permanently into the bullpen, but might be the key to a future in the majors.

Overall I am still pessimistic that the Yankees are the right fit for Cole in his attempt to establish himself as a major league pitcher, but I do fear he will be another in a long line of young arms who leave the Nationals’ organization and find success elsewhere.  I am not sure the Nationals did anything “wrong” in this process, but receiving cash considerations for a once highly-acclaimed prospect feels like a disappointing end to Cole’s career in Washington.