JP Massey
RHP 6-5 180 Minnesota
2020 Minnesota stat line - 5-G, 3-starts, 1-1, 4.66, 19.1-IP, 24-K, 12-BB
11-25-20 - Prospects Live @ProspectsLive
Minnesota RHP J.P. Massey is one of the more fun pitchers in the 2021 MLB Draft. Velo ticking up, touching 97 now. Slider has been said to be "better than Max Meyer's" by some.
11-11-20 - Prospects Live Top 300 Prospect List -
29. JP Massey - RHP
Bio:
Height: 6-5
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R-R
Hometown: Chicago, IL
School: Minnesota
Massey has tacked on almost 30 pounds since the 2019 season, now weight in at 210 pounds. That, coupled with a 6-foot-5 frame, reminds some of a body reminiscent of Indians prospect Triston McKenzie. A loose, athletic delivery, Massey delivers from a three quarters release point, mixing a mid-90s fastball, a sharp slider in the low-80s, and an infrequently used changeup. Massey is one of the darkhorses for huge helium in the 2021 class. Folks from within the Minnesota program actually believe the slider may be as good as 2020 no. 3 overall pick Max Meyer.
*JP Massey (R)
6’5’’ 180
Minnesota
Massey is one of my favorite right handed college arms due to the insane extension he gets. At 6.9 feet, Massey gets himself closer to the plate than almost anyone else available in this draft class, making his low 90s fastball appear to play mid 90s. Massey also throws a change and curveball, the latter of the two being his best out pitch.
He is a guy that fits the idea of the low approach angle really well, and with further room to fill out, I’d expect to see him consistently touching 95 in the next couple of years (he tops out 94–95 now). Massey has a very repeatable delivery, sinking into his glutes really well on his drive. Arm speed is consistent, and his clean mechanics leave me worry free in regards to stress related arm injuries (from a mechanical standpoint).
He is a solid pick for the mid second round, and is one to follow in regards to development heading into 2021 (we could see him shoot up).
PBR -
2.19.17 - 6-foot-2, 155-pound right-handed pitcher with a thin, lanky, projectable frame. Works from an over the top arm angle with a loose, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a high leg kick. Works in line with home plate, smooth rhythm with an athletic finish. Three pitch feel for strikes. Fastball has slight running action at 84-85 topping out at 86 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with sharp breaking action at 68-69 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed on changeup with fading action at 73-75 mph. One of the most projectable arms in the Illinois 2018 class.
10.16.16 - Highly projectable 6-foot-2, 155-pound right-handed pitcher with a thin, lanky frame. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loose, quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with some effort. Athletic finish with good balance throughout delivery. Fastball flashed arm side running at 82-83 mph for strikes. Curveball has 11-5 shape with sharp breaking action at 66-69 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed on changeup. Changeup has arm side running with good feel at 71-73 mph for strikes.
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