2014 MLB draft prospects rankings: Nos. 40-36

38. Scott Blewett, Baker HS (NY), RHP, 6′ 6″, 235 lbs.

Blewett has hit 96 with his fastball, but it is more of the high 80’s to low 90’s variety. His breaking ball, a curveball in the mid 70’s, is improving. He also owns a changeup, but it’s more in the developing stages. There have been issues with his control of his off-speed pitches, most notably the curve. It’s not as consistent as you might like.

Still, both the curve and change project to be no worse than average offerings at the big league level.

This delivery is fairly smooth. Actually, kind of easy on the eyes. Almost lulls a batter into a sleep. I don’t believe there will be a whole lot of tinkering with this as he moves through the minors.

I can see why many feel there is projectability (is that a word?) here with Blewett. His height does lend well to pitching downhill on a consistent basis. Adding some muscle to his frame could add a little more zip to the fastball.

Side note and thinking out loud moment. Always been a little curious as why some believe bigger and taller pitchers should have higher velocity than their shorter counterparts. Creating an imposing figure perhaps?

Being a first round pick, either in the main portion or a comp pick, is a real possibility. Blewett has committed to St. John’s