Angels draft Jack Kochanowicz at 92

[mmc]

https://twitter.com/mlbdrafttracker/status/1135961146022879232?s=21

[rafibomb]

Nice high-upside pick. 6'6 and 170 lbs so you can assume that fastball can consistently get in the mid-90's as he fills out his frame. Most importantly, reports say he repeats his mechanics well which is difficult for taller pitchers even in the majors to do.

[rafibomb]

Fangraphs has him at 80.

75th on MLB.com's Top 200 board.

One of the taller and more projectable pitchers in the 2019 high school class, Kochanowicz performed well while hitting most of the major stops on the showcase circuit last summer. Like most prep arms from the Northeast, he's far from a finished project, but his potential is obvious. If he follows through on his commitment to Virginia, he could develop into a first-rounder in the 2022 Draft.

Kochanowicz has an 89-93 mph fastball that tops out at 95 with riding life up in the strike zone. His 6-foot-6 frame and high-three-quarters arm slot provide plenty of downhill plane, and his size also creates extension that adds to the quality of his fastball package. He has high spin rates and good depth on his mid-70s curveball, which could be a hammer once he gains more velocity.

Kochanowicz has some sink on his changeup and while it's often too firm, it should improve as he throws it more often. Many tall, young pitchers have trouble keeping their deliveries in sync, but he repeats his mechanics well and provides strikes.

John Sickels:

Jack Kochanowicz, RHP, Harriton HS, Rosemont, Pennsylvania: Projectable cold-weather arm stands 6-6, already throws low-90s with more velocity possible, curveball and changeup also auspicious, University of Virginia commit but fresh arm may attract teams early enough to keep him from college.

[Biergott]

Spin Rate!

[T.G.]

With that last name, this guy needs a nickname fast.

[Biergott]

Just watched the video for pronunciation.  Sounds like "cannon" is hidden in there somewhere in that mouthful

[Angelsjunky]

57 minutes ago, True Grich said:

With that last name, this guy needs a nickname fast.

Cock Now Itches.

[Angelsfan1984]

Co-Kan-O-Vits

 

[Dtwncbad]

2 hours ago, True Grich said:

With that last name, this guy needs a nickname fast.

Jack-Ko

[Dtwncbad]

Although Scioscia suggests: Kochanowiczsy

[Blarg]

Coach

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