| Player: Kaden Waechter | |||||||||||
| School: Tampa Jesuit (FL) | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 190 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The arm strength jumps immediately, and Waechter shows it from a low three-quarters slot that creates angle, late life, and uncomfortable looks for hitters. The fastball now works consistently in the low-to-mid 90s with run through the zone and the ability to touch higher when he reaches back, and it’s thrown with confidence to all four quadrants. He pairs it with a short, power slider in the mid-80s that flashes bat-miss depth and a changeup with heavy fade and sink that already plays as a legitimate weapon against left-handed hitters. The delivery is crisp and polished for his age, built on efficient tempo and repeatability rather than max effort. He throws strikes, sequences with intent, and shows a feel for pitching beyond just raw velocity. Both secondaries are ahead of the typical prep curve, and there’s enough separation and trust in the changeup to support a true starter look. The overall operation suggests more is coming as he continues to add strength and physical maturity. That polish shows up in how Waechter operates on the mound. The tempo, strike-throwing, and overall composure stand out for a prep arm, and the four-pitch mix already looks like it belongs in a starter’s role. With a fastball that plays across the zone, two secondaries that miss bats, and room for more physical gains, he carries legitimate top-of-the-rotation upside within the 2026 class. The big league bloodlines add confidence in the foundation, but the profile is driven by his own stuff, feel, and competitiveness. | |||||||||||
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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