BA GRADE
55
Risk: Medium
FB: 50.
CB: 60.
CHG: 60.
CTL: 60.
Born: Aug. 13, 1997. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 180. Drafted: HS—San Clemente, Calif., 2015 (1st round). Signed by: Dan Cox.
The Braves challenged both Allard and Mike Soroka with a two-level jump to Double-A Mississippi in 2017. Allard handled it with few issues. The youngest player in Double-A at the start of the season, Allard worked five or more innings in 25 of 27 starts.
Allard is a nibbler by necessity. His average 88-92 mph fastball lacks the oomph and plane to consistently challenge hitters, but thanks to plus command, he largely avoids the heart of the plate. He can manipulate his fastball by cutting it to get in on hitters’ hands. His changeup graded as consistently plus in 2017, while his curveball is plus at its best, but it wasn’t as consistent. His lack of size limits his projection, but his preternatural polish and command give him a high likelihood of big league success.
Even as Allard earns comparisons with front-line Braves pitchers of the past, like Steve Avery, scouts consistently project him as a future No. 4 starter, with a few seeing a potential No. 3 and others saying No. 5. Allard is ready for Triple-A Gwinnett and could reach the majors as a 20-year-old in 2018.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
W |
L |
ERA |
G |
GS |
2015 |
Braves (GCL) |
R |
0 |
0 |
0.00 |
3 |
3 |
2016 |
Danville (APP) |
R |
3 |
0 |
1.32 |
5 |
5 |
|
Rome (SAL) |
LoA |
5 |
3 |
3.73 |
11 |
11 |
2017 |
Mississippi (SL) |
AA |
8 |
11 |
3.18 |
27 |
27 |
Minor League Totals |
16 |
14 |
3.03 |
46 |
46 |
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Year |
Club (League) |
CG |
SV |
IP |
H |
HR |
2015 |
Braves (GCL) |
0 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
2016 |
Danville (APP) |
0 |
0 |
27 |
18 |
0 |
|
Rome (SAL) |
1 |
0 |
60 |
54 |
5 |
2017 |
Mississippi (SL) |
2 |
0 |
150 |
146 |
11 |
Minor League Totals |
3 |
0 |
244 |
219 |
16 |
|
Year |
Club (League) |
BB |
SO |
K/9 |
WHIP |
AVG |
2015 |
Braves (GCL) |
0 |
12 |
18.0 |
0.17 |
.053 |
2016 |
Danville (APP) |
5 |
33 |
10.9 |
0.84 |
.186 |
|
Rome (SAL) |
20 |
62 |
9.2 |
1.23 |
.244 |
2017 |
Mississippi (SL) |
45 |
129 |
7.7 |
1.27 |
.258 |
Minor League Totals |
70 |
236 |
8.7 |
1.19 |
.243 |
|