1/26/25

2025 Draft Prospect #100 - RHP - Miguel Sime - Poly Prep (NYC)

 


On 12-5-24, MLB.com posted their top 100 prospects in the upcoming draft. Beginning 2-2-25, we will post it in backward order, ending with the pick for 1.1

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/2025/draft/ -

#100              Miguel Sime  RHP, Poly Prep (NY)

AGE: 17         BATS  R  THROWS R

6' 4"               235

COMMITTED:                     Louisiana State 

Scouting grades: Fastball: 70 | Slider: 55 | Control: 40 | Overall: 45 

All summer long, Sime Jr. showed off what scouts like about him, namely his arm strength, and what concerns there are, namely his command. The New York City native who attends Poly Prep announced his presence with authority at events like East Coast Pro Showcase and PG National but often struggled with finding the strike zone. At the Area Code Games, he walked the bases loaded, then struck out the side, which looked like he was turning a corner. That trend continued when he largely filled up the zone and struck out two at Major League Baseball’s High School All-American Game. 

A participant in MLB Develops programs like the Breakthrough Series and Dream Series, Sime has been lighting up radar guns for some time. He averaged over 95 mph with his heater throughout the summer and is routinely up to 98-99 mph, touching triple digits at times. The pitch has serious life to it, and he can sink it, with one scout calling him a “pure rock thrower.” The pitch can be so devastating that he hasn’t always needed anything else, but he’s worked hard on his breaking ball. He has feel to spin a 78-81 mph hard slider and landed a good one in the zone in the All-American Game.

 The biggest thing holding Sime back is his ability to consistently land his power arsenal in the zone. It was better at the end of the summer, and it’s clear he understands he needs to improve that and the consistency of his secondary stuff to move up boards. Likened to a better-conditioned Armando Benitez, Sime is committed to Louisiana State should the Draft not work out.

 

https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=680724

2024 National Showcase 

Miguel Sime Jr is a 2025 RHP/1B with a 6-3 235 lb. frame from Queens Village, NY who attends Poly Prep Country Day. Big and strong physical build. Throws from a big rocker step start into a high leg raise over the rubber, off line arm action in back to a high 3/4's arm slot, pulls down hard into release, lots of variables in his delivery that can be simplified for more consistency. Fastball topped out at 98 mph with lots of life at times. Threw a big sweeping curveball as his breaking ball. Big arm who is still learning to throw strikes consistently but has a high ceiling if he can. Good student, verbal commitment to Louisiana State. Named to play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic.

 

https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2024/9/29/ag2oveaele8r1sam4wso2h25dfr5gs -

Finally, the Jared and Tyler are joined by Miguel Sime Jr., a highly touted right-handed pitcher from Queens Village, New York. Miguel shares his journey, starting from tee-ball at age three to becoming a top MLB draft prospect. He highlights a turning point in his career at 14 when he hit 92 mph at a tournament, which opened doors for him in college and professional baseball. Now throwing up to 100 mph, Miguel talks about his training regimen and goals, including refining his pitch arsenal and improving his command to go deeper into games. Committed to LSU, Miguel expresses his excitement about the coaching staff and the welcoming environment at the school, as well as the influence of his father and trainer in shaping his work ethic. The interview provides a personal glimpse into the life of an elite pitching prospect as he prepares for the next stage of his career.


Jake Bargery @JakeBarg 

Miguel Sime Jr. - '25 RHP, Poly Prep Country Day, NY 

LSU baseball  commit 

FB 94-97 (T99)

SL 79-80 

Strong frame at 6'4" 235 with a fast, high 3/4 arm slot. Had some control issues early, but he was dominant when in the zone. A name to follow for next year for sure.

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