Tom Hackimer

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #191 prospect in 2016 draft
  Hackimer's performance out of St. John's bullpen has been exceptional. With an ERA just a smidge over 1.00, Hackimer is one of the most dominant closers in college baseball. Many teams were interested in Hackimer last year, when he ranked No. 346 in the BA 500. The Mets selected him in the 15th round last year but could not sign the academically inclined closer. A converted shortstop, he throws from an unconventionally low arm slot, slightly lower than sidearm. He pitches mostly in the 88-91 range and touched 92, with quality movement on his fastball, and he mixes in a frisbee slider to keep hitters guessing. Hackimer is a strike-thrower with a proven track record of getting good hitters out. Not only has he dominated for the Red Storm, but he also had an exceptional summer pitching for the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod League. He could be a quick-moving reliever.
• Ranked #346 prospect in 2015 draft
  One of the more intriguing arms in the Northeast this year, Hackimer is a converted shortstop who throws from a sidearm slot with significantly more velocity than most sidearmers. Hackimer has pitched at 88-90 most of this spring, and can hit 91 with his heater. With his low arm slot Hackimer is able to get heavy sinking action on his fastball. His slider is also a weapon, and he has the ability to generate late break on the pitch and pound lefthanded hitters with it. Hackimer keeps both of his pitches down in the zone, though he can get wild and lose the zone at times. Some scouts view Hackimer as a potential quick-moving reliever, who could pitch in the Major Leagues with very little refinement.