11/18 - Wide, 6-foot-2, 200, Beard has a thick durable frame. Beard’s fastball would range 79-84, pitching comfortably 82-83 from a high ¾ slot. His curveball came in 70-72. He displayed solid zone feel with area control. He repeated a two piece delivery, starting slow and methodical and then picking up at the top of his leg lift. Consistent rhythm and pace in delivery may lend to more consistent velocity and command. He showed feel to pitch, varying speeds on breaking ball as count dictated. Current size and mass provide workable frame for future development and the makings of a 3 pitch mix innings eater type arm.
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