11/02/2008 - College PREP - Tampa, FL Ariel is a young RHP with a long, lean body that shows projection as it continues to physically mature. He has an outstanding delivery that is fluid, smooth, and repeatable allowing his arm action to work free, clean, and easy away from his body. He has plus, plus mechanics and throws from a ' slot. Arm strength is average and needs to get on a strict long toss program to build more arm strength. Fastball is flat but does locate it well to both sides of the plate. Off speed pitches are slightly average but show flashes of being quality pitches. Breaking ball displays an 11/5 shape with tight spin. Changeup shows a decent feel with arm side run. He chokes both pitches and needs to loosen grip for more action. With 2 years to further develop, Botwin has potential to become a quality arm at the next level with work.