| Player: Brody Brecht | |||||||||||
| Org: Colorado Rockies | Highest Level: Single A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 235 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The raw arm strength is impossible to miss, and Brecht’s fastball–slider pairing remains one of the loudest pure stuff combinations in the system. The heater regularly climbs into the upper-90s with explosive life out of a three-quarters slot, jumping on hitters late and overpowering barrels when he stays on line. The breaking ball — a hard, cutter-leaning slider — is the true separator, flashing sharp vertical action and generating swing-and-miss against both right- and left-handed hitters. Athleticism shows up throughout the delivery, from the leg drive to the arm speed, and there are flashes of a power changeup with real dip that hint at a more complete arsenal. The obstacle has consistently been strike execution. Fastball location wanders, command lags behind the raw stuff, and outings can unravel when he falls behind counts. Control grades remain modest and true command is still well below where it needs to be for a reliable starter profile. The two-sport background explains some of the inconsistency, but it also fuels optimism that continued reps and focus could stabilize the operation. If the strike throwing never fully comes, the fallback is a high-octane power reliever capable of shortening games. If it does, the athleticism and pitch quality give him a legitimate starter path with bat-missing upside that few arms can match. | |||||||||||
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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