| Player: Jaxon Wiggins | |||||||||||
| Org: Chicago Cubs | Highest Level: Triple A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’6″ | Weight: 225 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: When healthy, Wiggins brings electric, top-of-the-scale arm strength with the kind of fastball that can anchor a rotation—or dominate late in games. His heater sits in the mid-to-upper 90s and routinely touches triple digits, riding through the zone with carry and late run from a high three-quarters slot. The slider is a true weapon, flashing plus with sharp two-plane bite and late finish, while the changeup and curveball give him additional looks even if they lag behind. A whippy arm and explosive lower half generate huge stuff, but the delivery comes with effort, head whip, and a tendency to lose his line, leaving command as the final hurdle. After returning from injury, Wiggins began stringing together more consistent strikes, posting a 31.7% strikeout rate with improved zone control and sequencing. The delivery still needs refinement, but the raw material—elite velocity, swing-and-miss breaking ball, and extension that amplifies everything—points to mid-rotation upside. If command regression or durability issues resurface, the arsenal would play immediately in a high-leverage relief role where his power fastball/slider pairing could overwhelm big-league hitters. | |||||||||||
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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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