89
Velocity (max)
1/10/21
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Kiafoulis has multiple unteachable tools including a 6-foot-3, 190-pound athletic frame and left-handedness. Add to that the fact that his quick, whippy arm is already producing firm fastballs up to 89 mph and he demonstrates aptitude for a tightly-spun slider, and there are many ingredients that serve to create a high ceiling. Proportionally built with natural strength, there is still room for growth, and Kiafoulis will more than likely continue to see an uptick in velocity on a fastball that features some heaviness and life to the arm side, and the potential to garner swings and misses. The present firmness (75-78) of the slider stands out as much as the tight spin and shape (sweeping), and it flashes as a potential wipeout pitch that should tunnel well off of the fastball. He also flashes developing feel for a 82-83 changeup. Kiafoulis’ consistency in the zone should continue to get better as he gains more confidence in the dynamic movement patterns that his frame produces, and as he obtains more innings, could see substantial advancements.