Jimmy Lewis Stats & Scouting Report

IP	90
ERA	7.1
WHIP	1.844
BB/9	5.7
SO/9	7.3

Full name James Howard Lewis
Born 11/02/2000 in Jacksonville, FL
Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Lake Travis
Drafted in the 2C round (78th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019 (signed for $1,097,500).

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Another one of the many high-upside arms coming out of the Texas prep ranks in 2019, Lewis is a scout’s dream at 6-foot-6, 200 pounds with professional bloodlines. Lewis’ father—also named Jimmy—was drafted by the Astros in the second round out of Florida State in 1991. The progression on the younger Lewis’ fastball over the past couple of years has only added to scouts’ excitement. As a sophomore, Lewis sat mostly in the 86-88 mph range, but he pounded the strike zone with a clean arm action and athleticism that looked promising for his future development. Then, this spring, Lewis increased his velocity into the low 90s, touching 95 mph. He also throws a breaking ball that projects as an above-average offering, while flashing a solid changeup as well. With two solid secondaires, a fastball that could easily become a plus pitch down the line, a large frame that’s easy to project on, athleticism and strike-throwing ability, Lewis is overflowing with starter’s attributes. He’s committed to Louisiana State and is expected to be a tough sign, but he’s pitched well enough this spring that a team might buy him out of that commitment in the second or third round.

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TRACK RECORD: Lewis teamed with Brett Baty to make Lake Travis High in Austin a top destination for scouts in 2019. The Mets drafted Baty 12th overall and the Dodgers took Lewis with the 77th pick. Shoulder inflammation limited Lewis after he signed, but he rehabbed in 2020 and returned to the pitch in instructional league, where he impressed rival evaluators.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lewis is a tall, projectable righthander with a polished delivery and clean arm action that portends a future starter. His fastball sits 90-93 and touches 95 mph with sink and tail at the bottom of the zone. His 78-80 mph, top-to-bottom curveball is inconsistent but flashes plus, and his changeup has quickly progressed to show above-average potential. Lewis stands for his ability to command the ball to both sides of the plate. He repeats his delivery and has an advanced feel to pitch for his age. His father, Jim, was a pitcher drafted in the second round by the Astros in 1991 and reached Triple-A .

THE FUTURE: Lewis still has room to fill out and add velocity. If he does, he has mid-rotation potential, provided his shoulder holds up.
TRACK RECORD: Lewis teamed with third baseman Brett Baty to make Lake Travis (Austin, Texas) High a top destination for scouts in 2019. Baty became the 12th overall pick by the Mets while Lewis threw two one-hitters and a no-hitter in a dominant senior season. The Dodgers drafted him in the supplemental second round, No. 78 overall, and signed him for $1,097,500 to forgo a Louisiana State commitment.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lewis is a prototypical big, Texas righthander. He stands an imposing 6-foot-6, 200 pounds and runs his two-seam fastball anywhere from 91-95 mph, with plenty of room to add velocity as he matures. Lewis' curveball is his signature offering. He shows advanced feel to manipulate the shape of the pitch and command it in the strike zone, earning consensus above-average to plus grades. Lewis' changeup is still developing but has flashed average, and he ties everything together with plus control. Lewis didn't pitch after signing because of shoulder issues, but his long-term prognosis is good.

THE FUTURE: The Dodgers plan to move Lewis slowly. If everything clicks, he has mid-rotation potential.

Draft Prospects

Another one of the many high-upside arms coming out of the Texas prep ranks in 2019, Lewis is a scout's dream at 6-foot-6, 200 pounds with professional bloodlines. Lewis' father--also named Jimmy--was drafted by the Astros in the second round out of Florida State in 1991. The progression on the younger Lewis' fastball over the past couple of years has only added to scouts' excitement. As a sophomore, Lewis sat mostly in the 86-88 mph range, but he pounded the strike zone with a clean arm action and athleticism that looked promising for his future development. Then, this spring, Lewis increased his velocity into the low 90s, touching 95 mph. He also throws a breaking ball that projects as an above-average offering, while flashing a solid changeup as well. With two solid secondaires, a fastball that could easily become a plus pitch down the line, a large frame that's easy to project on, athleticism and strike-throwing ability, Lewis is overflowing with starter's attributes. He's committed to Louisiana State and is expected to be a tough sign, but he's pitched well enough this spring that a team might buy him out of that commitment in the second or third round.

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Lewis teamed with Brett Baty to make Lake Travis High in Austin a top destination for scouts in 2019. The Mets drafted Baty 12th overall and the Dodgers took Lewis with the 77th pick. Shoulder inflammation limited Lewis after he signed, but he rehabbed in 2020 and returned to the pitch in instructional league, where he impressed rival evaluators.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lewis is a tall, projectable righthander with a polished delivery and clean arm action that portends a future starter. His fastball sits 90-93 and touches 95 mph with sink and tail at the bottom of the zone. His 78-80 mph, top-to-bottom curveball is inconsistent but flashes plus, and his changeup has quickly progressed to show above-average potential. Lewis stands for his ability to command the ball to both sides of the plate. He repeats his delivery and has an advanced feel to pitch for his age. His father, Jim, was a pitcher drafted in the second round by the Astros in 1991 and reached Triple-A .

THE FUTURE: Lewis still has room to fill out and add velocity. If he does, he has mid-rotation potential, provided his shoulder holds up.
TRACK RECORD: Lewis teamed with Brett Baty to make Lake Travis High in Austin a top destination for scouts in 2019. The Mets drafted Baty 12th overall and the Dodgers took Lewis with the 77th pick. Shoulder inflammation limited Lewis after he signed, but he rehabbed in 2020 and returned to the pitch in instructional league, where he impressed rival evaluators.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lewis is a tall, projectable righthander with a polished delivery and clean arm action that portends a future starter. His fastball sits 90-93 and touches 95 mph with sink and tail at the bottom of the zone. His 78-80 mph, top-to-bottom curveball is inconsistent but flashes plus, and his changeup has quickly progressed to show above-average potential. Lewis stands for his ability to command the ball to both sides of the plate. He repeats his delivery and has an advanced feel to pitch for his age. His father, Jim, was a pitcher drafted in the second round by the Astros in 1991 and reached Triple-A .

THE FUTURE: Lewis still has room to fill out and add velocity. If he does, he has mid-rotation potential, provided his shoulder holds up.
TRACK RECORD: Lewis teamed with third baseman Brett Baty to make Lake Travis (Austin, Texas) High a top destination for scouts in 2019. Baty became the 12th overall pick by the Mets while Lewis threw two one-hitters and a no-hitter in a dominant senior season. The Dodgers drafted him in the supplemental second round, No. 78 overall, and signed him for $1,097,500 to forgo Louisiana State commitment.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lewis is a prototypical big, Texas righthander. He stands an imposing 6-foot-6, 200 pounds and runs his two-seam fastball anywhere from 91-95 mph, with plenty of room to add velocity as he matures. Lewis’ curveball is his signature offering. He shows advanced feel to manipulate the shape of the pitch and command it in the strike zone, earning consensus above-average to plus grades. Lewis’ changeup is still developing but has flashed average, and he ties everything together with plus control. Lewis didn’t pitch after signing because of shoulder issues, but his long-term prognosis is good.

THE FUTURE: The Dodgers plan to move Lewis slowly. If everything clicks, he has mid-rotation potential.
TRACK RECORD: Lewis teamed with third baseman Brett Baty to make Lake Travis (Austin, Texas) High a top destination for scouts in 2019. Baty became the 12th overall pick by the Mets while Lewis threw two one-hitters and a no-hitter in a dominant senior season. The Dodgers drafted him in the supplemental second round, No. 78 overall, and signed him for $1,097,500 to forgo a Louisiana State commitment.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lewis is a prototypical big, Texas righthander. He stands an imposing 6-foot-6, 200 pounds and runs his two-seam fastball anywhere from 91-95 mph, with plenty of room to add velocity as he matures. Lewis' curveball is his signature offering. He shows advanced feel to manipulate the shape of the pitch and command it in the strike zone, earning consensus above-average to plus grades. Lewis' changeup is still developing but has flashed average, and he ties everything together with plus control. Lewis didn't pitch after signing because of shoulder issues, but his long-term prognosis is good.

THE FUTURE: The Dodgers plan to move Lewis slowly. If everything clicks, he has mid-rotation potential.
Another one of the many high-upside arms coming out of the Texas prep ranks in 2019, Lewis is a scout's dream at 6-foot-6, 200 pounds with professional bloodlines. Lewis' father--also named Jimmy--was drafted by the Astros in the second round out of Florida State in 1991. The progression on the younger Lewis' fastball over the past couple of years has only added to scouts' excitement. As a sophomore, Lewis sat mostly in the 86-88 mph range, but he pounded the strike zone with a clean arm action and athleticism that looked promising for his future development. Then, this spring, Lewis increased his velocity into the low 90s, touching 95 mph. He also throws a breaking ball that projects as an above-average offering, while flashing a solid changeup as well. With two solid secondaires, a fastball that could easily become a plus pitch down the line, a large frame that's easy to project on, athleticism and strike-throwing ability, Lewis is overflowing with starter's attributes. He's committed to Louisiana State and is expected to be a tough sign, but he's pitched well enough this spring that a team might buy him out of that commitment in the second or third round.