| Player: Brody Crane | |||||||||||
| School: Neosho (MO) | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6′ | Weight: 215 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The arm strength jumps immediately, with Crane showing a fastball that has real hop through the zone and the ability to reach the upper-90s when he cuts it loose. The heater more commonly sits in the low-to-mid 90s with life, playing up because of the short, explosive arm action and high-effort intent. A mid-80s splitter is the separator, flashing heavy tumble and late drop with legitimate bat-missing potential, and it’s already shown the ability to neutralize hitters when he’s around the zone. The slider is still developing but has flashed above-average bite, giving him a three-pitch look that’s louder than a typical prep power arm. There’s volatility in the operation that shapes the profile. He’s worked almost exclusively from the stretch, with some inconsistency in slot and timing leading to below-average command and frequent misses up in the zone. At his best, he’s attacked confidently, filled the zone, and shown feel to sequence, hinting at more than a pure bullpen outcome. The floor likely sits in a power relief role where the fastball–splitter combo could play quickly, but if the delivery settles and the slider sharpens, there’s enough here to at least explore a starter track with real swing-and-miss upside | |||||||||||
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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