Ty Blach, LHP. DOB: 10/20/1990. 6'2", 200 lbs.
AAA: 11-12, 4.46, 165.1 IP, 5.06 K/9, 1.69 K/9, GO/AO= 1.46.
Blach was the Giants 5'th round draft pick out of Creighton in 2012. Since his pro debut in 2013, if my count is correct, he has not missed a start. He has a decent enough package of stuff with a FB that runs 88-92, a great changeup and good breaking stuff. He obviously pitches to contact and gets by with extremely low walk rates and keeping the ball on the ground. After a full season in AAA, I'm not sure what he has left to learn in the minors, but I believe he is probably behind Clayton Blackburn and Adalberto Mejia on the SP depth chart so he will likely have to wait his turn. His ceiling is #4-5 SP with the big question is whether his low strikeout approach will play at the next level, which is why I don't have him ranked higher. ETA is whenever the Giants need him. He could be part of a future trade.
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Watched some videos of him on Youtube. He has a very compact motion and hides the ball well. I think his consistency and lack of injury comes from the efficient motion he has. Though I agree that Mejia and Blackburn probably have a bigger upside, it would be interesting to see what he can do in SF at some point. A fifth starter who throws lots of strikes, eats innings, and has a motion that keeps him healthy would be a valuable commodity.
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