| Player: Drue Hackenberg | |||||||||||
| Org: Atlanta Braves | Highest Level: Triple A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 220 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Hackenberg comes from one of the more unique athletic families in recent memory—his brothers have been drafted across three different sports: Christian (NFL), Brandon (MLS), and Adam (MLB). Like them, he brings strong physicality and competitiveness to the field, standing 6’2” with a sturdy build and starter’s durability. His five-pitch mix is led by a pair of mid-90s fastballs—a heavy sinker and a riding four-seamer—that play off distinct movement profiles to generate both whiffs and groundballs. The best swing-and-miss pitch is a sharp 82–85 mph curveball with two-plane depth, while a firm cutter and an improving changeup with late fade round out a well-rounded arsenal. After injuries slowed his development, Hackenberg’s velocity and strike-throwing both rebounded, with the fastball shapes showing better definition and his secondary pitches holding firm late in outings. He still leans control-over-command and can lose the zone when his delivery drifts, but the ingredients of a steady starter are here. With his combination of bloodlines, athleticism, and deep pitch mix, Hackenberg projects as a durable, groundball-oriented starter with mid-rotation potential and a high floor as a dependable back-end arm. | |||||||||||
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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