Scouting Report: Matt Tabor, RHP, Milton Academy

After going college bats in the first day of the draft, the Diamondbacks opened up the 2nd day of the draft with high school pitching. The first pitcher taken was Massachusetts’ Matt Tabor from Milton Academy. Tabor wasn’t a serious draft prospect until his senior year, where a 2-inch growth spurt pushed him up to 6’1” and helped boost his velocity into the low 90s. He also has a feel for a slightly above average change-up and a fringe-average breaking ball.

The first thing the Diamondbacks would work on is adding weight to his 6’1” 160 frame. Build him up to 190-200 pounds in rookie ball, then send him on his way to full season ball. I do think the added strength will add velocity and push…