MIKE JANES
MIKE JANES
BA GRADE
55
Risk: Extreme
FB: 60.
CB: 60.
CH: 50.
CTL: 50.
Born: Sept. 19, 1998. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 180. Drafted: HS—Valdosta, Ga., 2017 (1st round). Signed by: Arthur McConnehead.
Hall helped lead Houston County High in Warner Robins, Ga., to a state baseball title as a junior. He then solidified his status on the national scene by striking out seven batters in three innings at the 2016 East Coast Pro Showcase. He also showed off his athelticism as an excellent basketball player, averaging nearly 20 points per game while showing an ability to throw down some impressive dunks. Even with an inconsistent 2017 at Valdosta (Ga.) High, the Orioles were convinced he would be gone by the time they picked at No. 21. When he was available, they pounced, signing him away from a Florida State commitment for an above-slot $3 million bonus.
Hall struggled in his pro debut, walking 10 in 10.1 innings in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, and ending with a 6.97 ERA but was one of the best pitchers at Orioles instructional league and impressed club officials with his consistent release point along with his pitchability. Even with expected physical maturation, his fastball already grades as plus at 92-95 mph, with the ability to throw inside to both lefties and righties. His 1-to-7 curveball projects as an above-average pitch, with his changeup presently below-average but with average potential.
Though far from the majors, Hall showed the best breaking ball among the high school class of 2017 and could blossom into a mid-rotation starter. He’ll be ticketed for low Class A Delmarva to begin 2018 and will be further introduced to the professional game as a 19-year-old.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
W |
L |
ERA |
G |
GS |
2017 |
Orioles (GCL) |
R |
0 |
0 |
6.97 |
5 |
5 |
Minor League Totals |
0 |
0 |
6.97 |
5 |
5 |
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Year |
Club (League) |
CG |
SV |
IP |
H |
HR |
2017 |
Orioles (GCL) |
0 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
1 |
Minor League Totals |
0 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
1 |
|
Year |
Club (League) |
BB |
SO |
K/9 |
WHIP |
AVG |
2017 |
Orioles (GCL) |
10 |
12 |
10.5 |
1.94 |
.263 |
Minor League Totals |
10 |
12 |
10.5 |
1.94 |
.263 |
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