Smith
Pinson

Cape Cod: Pinson was Kennesaw State’s most effective reliever last season, putting up a 2.27 ERA in 35.2 innings, but he worked as a starter over the summer with Y-D and took to the role nicely, finishing with a 2.67 ERA in a team-leading 37 innings across seven starts. Most starts on the Cape consist of three or four innings, but Pinson threw six innings in a start three different times and threw five innings three other times. Pinson has an extra large frame at 6-foot-8 and 230 pounds and comes downhill at hitters with an over-the-top release. He has a traditional starter’s repertoire with a fastball from 87-91 mph, a low-80s slider, a mid-70s curveball and a changeup in the high 70s and low 80s. 

PBR Showdown

Uncommitted. 6-foot-6, 205-pound right-handed pitcher, XL frame with strength throughout and the potential for even more. Arm worked short and loose from multiple slots, predominately used an over-the-top slot, at-times would drop down to sidearm. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, keeps shoulders level, finishes upright, square to home. Fastball worked 85-87 from over-the-top with run, 81-82 from the side with heavy run. Changeup, 75, fade action. Curveball, 70-72, 12/6 shape, depth. An intriguing prospect given the size of his frame and ability to throw from multiple slots.