| Player: Parker Rhodes | |||||||||||
| School: Mississippi State | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’1″ | Weight: 185 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Rhodes fires from a lower three-quarter slot and a quick arm with a fastball up to 97 mph. He mixes both four- and two-seam shapes, with the latter showing heavy armside life, and the pitch flashes plus traits when he stays on top. He pairs it with a high-spin breaking ball in the low-to-mid 80s that sweeps with depth and has a chance to become a true swing-and-miss weapon if he can tighten it. A mid-80s changeup rounds out the mix, though it often sails arm-side and remains his least consistent pitch. While there’s not much physical projection left, Rhodes brings a solid combination of present stuff and unique release traits that give hitters fits. The effort in the delivery and shorter stride create some command concerns and could ultimately steer him toward the bullpen, where his fastball-slider combination could play to plus or better. | |||||||||||
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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