| Player: Joseph Contreras | |||||||||||
| School: Blessed Trinity (GA) | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 195 lbs. | Bats: Switch | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The son of 11 year MLB veteran Jose Contreras, Joseph has the loud stuff you would expect. The fastball was in the upper 80s last summer but took big steps forward in terms of velo through the year and wound up sitting 92-96 and has touched 98. It isn’t just velo though, there is some cut and ride at the higher velos while he also throws a two seamer at the lower velos with good sink. He has a slider with late bite sitting 82-85 and a traditional changeup in the low 80s. His best pitch though is a pitch you don’t really see much these days, a true forkball in the mid to upper 70s, occasionally into the upper 80s with heavy tumble that absolutely disappears as it gets to the plate. He throws from a high 3/4 slot and repeats his delivery well thanks to his rather mature frame, but the command is spotty still. If he can harness the command he could easily find himself in first round consideration especially since he will turn 18 just a couple months before the draft. | |||||||||||
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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