Kyle
Dodds-Eng

Dodds-Eng is on the cusp of learning how to be a real pitcher. He opted to reclass to the 2021 class and will play an overage year for the North Delta Blue Jays. He will sit at around 80MPH with a change-up breaking ball mix for off-speed and throw a ton of strikes on the mound. He has some room to grow into his 6-foot-1 height at 170 pounds, and with size and some functional strength gains should see an uptick in his velocity. He classifies first as a pitcher but has some stuff with the bat as well. At our Whalley Open ID, Dodds-Eng showed line drive consistency, creating space well in his pelvic rotation and has demonstrated an ability to find barrels often. A sleeper on the mound with some upside.

Dodds, of the North Delta Blue Jays, showed great composure and presence on the mound. He filled up the zone with a 4-pitch arsenal. His fastball (78-81) lived at the knees, complemented with a nice vertical break on his changeup (70-72). Simple, repeatable delivery allows for easy velocity improvements with maturity and strength. Dodds-Eng classifies first as a pitcher, but there is something there with the bat as well. He employs a bit of a scissor kick back in his swing, allowing himself to create space and stay behind the ball. He showed backspin line drive potential around the field, and should he work to increase his rotational power and strength, he could turn himself into a bit of a force at the plate. He does not have a position defensively yet but is athletic and, with repetitions, could find himself comfortable playing OF or a corner IF spot.