| Player: Trace Phillips | |||||||||||
| School: Middle Tennessee State | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 185 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: At the plate, Phillips has plenty of raw power for Middle Tennessee State, but that isn’t where his future is. His future is on the mound where he was one of the biggest risers after Fall Ball this past year. He showed more velo, now running his fastball up to 97, although the shape is not currently one that will miss many bats. He features a sharp slider into the mid-80s that has good spin rates and is proving to be rough for hitters to pick up on. The changeup flashes really well but he has not used it enough in games to really have a current feel for it. There is also a curve that could very well get scrapped at the next level as it really isn’t much of a weapon. Overall, the draft-eligible sophomore is incredibly raw but also holds a ton of projectable traits that a team willing to be patient with could get themselves a massive upside gem come July. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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