Round #8
Pick #246
Ranked #186 ......................... at least he was ranked
Adcock, Ty
Elon University (NC)
P ........................... and rightfielder ................ and, maybe a catcher
R/R
4YR SR
6' 0 213lbs
DOB:02/07/97
Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Slider: 55 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45
After having three pitchers selected in the first six rounds of the first 54 Drafts, Elon could have three go that high in June. Adcock didn't envision a future on the mound when he joined the Fighting Christians as a catcher, redshirting in his first season in 2016 and not pitching until two years later, when he logged a 6.94 ERA in 10 appearances. The redshirt junior has served as Elon's closer while also doubling as its starting right fielder this spring.
Adcock deals at 93-97 mph with riding life on his four-seam fastball, and scouts believe he could push triple digits once he focuses solely on pitching in pro ball. He backs up his heat with a low-80s slider that shows signs of becoming a plus pitch. Some scouts have seen him flash a changeup but he rarely uses it in games.
The effort in Adcock's high-three-quarters delivery limits him to coming out of the bullpen. His control has improved in his second season of pitching, yet it's still below average and he'll have to throw more strikes to succeed against more advanced hitters. Though he has a quick right-handed swing and some raw power, he doesn't make enough contact to entertain thoughts of remaining a two-way player at the next level.
