| Player: Jacob Dudan | |||||||||||
| School: NC State | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 184 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: His calling card remains the wipeout slider — a hard, mid-to-upper-80s weapon that spins near 3k rpm with late two-plane break. It’s a pro-grade pitch, capable of neutralizing righties and lefties alike, and one of the most dominant breaking balls in the country when he’s around the plate. The changeup flashes promise in the upper-80s, though it’s still a distant third pitch behind his power pair. He throws from a low three-quarters slot with good extension and a heavy finish to the first-base side, giving hitters a tough visual from the hand. The athleticism in his delivery stands out, but the scattered command remains the separator between relief dominance and rotation viability. If Dudan finds consistent strike throwing, the physicality and two plus pitches could drive him into top-two-round consideration as a starter. Even if that refinement stalls, the fallback remains premium — a late-inning, bat-missing reliever whose slider already grades among the best in the draft class. | |||||||||||
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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