| Player: Tomas Valincius | |||||||||||
| School: Mississippi State | Position(s): LHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 210 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: Valincius pitches with the kind of power and conviction that instantly grabs attention. A physical left-hander with a compact arm stroke and quick acceleration through a three-quarters slot, he attacks hitters with a heavy fastball that averages 94 mph and has reached 97 with late arm-side life. The slider sits in the mid-to-upper 80s with tight, sweeping movement and flashes legitimate plus potential, showing both depth and bite. He’ll also mix a mid-80s changeup with late fade that plays well off the fastball and keeps righties honest. The delivery is efficient and repeatable, and he’s shown the ability to throw all three pitches for strikes with confidence. The mound presence matches the stuff. Valincius works quickly, challenges hitters, and competes with a bulldog mentality that sets the tone early in outings. His thick, durable build gives him the look of a long-term starter capable of carrying innings, and his pitchability has continued to trend upward as he’s gained polish. With power from the left side, a swing-and-miss breaking ball, and the command to attack any part of the zone, Valincius projects comfortably as a weekend rotation anchor with the raw traits to pitch his way into a pro rotation. | |||||||||||
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