Toronto Blue Jays Top 10 Prospects for 2017
3. Sean Reid-Foley, RHP
Birthdate: 8/30/95 (21 years old)
Level(s) Played in 2016: low A, high A
Stats in 2016: 115 1/3 IP, 2.81 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 8.41 BB%, 28.76 K%
Reid-Foley made a big splash in the summer showcase games going into his senior year of high school and moved himself up to a second round selection with the Blue Jays, who paid him an above slot bonus to sign him away from Florida State.
He may not have the prettiest delivery, but Reid-Foley does repeat it very well using his physicality and athleticism. He’s built like a football safety on the mound, and he fields his position extremely well.
His unique delivery has allowed his raw stuff to play up, though it didn’t need all that much help. He has a plus-plus fastball that sits at 92-95 and can run to 98-99 with very good life.
His slider has tremendous break and angle due to his release point, allowing him to get a ton of swing and miss on the pitch.
His change made big strides in 2016, flashing possible plus action as a pitch with excellent life low in the zone, but sitting more as an above-average pitch.
Reid-Foley also throws a curve, though I honestly did not see a single curve in the two starts of his I caught this year. I’ve seen some on other video, and the curve is more of a “show me” curve that would keep hitters honest than to truly be a weapon pitch for him.
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