| Player: Dylan Wood | |||||||||||
| School: Georgia | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 211 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Wood brings a rare mix of funk, feel, and athleticism to the mound, blending old-school flair with modern movement traits. His delivery is full of deception—high windup, heavy shoulder tilt, and the occasional quick-pitch wrinkle that keeps hitters guessing. The fastball lives in the low 90s and has reached 95, showing heavy run and late sink from a low three-quarters slot that produces uncomfortable at-bats. He pairs it with a sharp breaking ball that toggles between a true hemmer curve and a more slurvy look in the mid-to-upper 70s, along with a developing changeup that flashes late tumble. Despite the moving parts, Wood repeats remarkably well and fills the zone with intent. The varied tempo, natural movement, and fearless pitchability create a different kind of rhythm for hitters. He profiles as a breakout candidate at Georgia, where his ability to disrupt timing and spin multiple looks could allow him to carve out a weekend starter role early or be a fun relief arm. With a deep bag of tricks, physical strength, and strike-throwing confidence, Wood projects as a creative right-hander capable of missing bats through deception and unpredictability as much as raw power in the arsenal. | |||||||||||
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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