| Player: Garrett Baumann | |||||||||||
| Org: Atlanta Braves | Highest Level: High A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’8″ | Weight: 245 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: There’s a fastball-first foundation here, with velocity that has steadily climbed into the mid-90s and will touch higher when everything is synced. Baumann’s heater comes from a higher release with downhill angle, playing more to strike efficiency than pure bat-miss, but it reliably sets counts and allows him to work ahead. He’s comfortable filling the zone and will mix a two-seam look to change eye levels and generate ground balls, giving the profile a dependable baseline built on control and tempo rather than overpowering hitters. The ceiling hinges on the secondaries taking a step. The slider shows sweep but lacks consistent bite, flashing shape without always finishing, while the curveball adds vertical depth but can get hittable when left over the plate. The changeup is the most intriguing complement, showing arm-side run and dip in live looks, though repetition remains the hurdle. Without a true out pitch, the profile points toward back-end rotation depth, but the fastball quality and strike-throwing give him a chance to stick as a starter if one secondary sharpens. Otherwise, the same traits provide a viable fallback in shorter stints where the heater can play up. | |||||||||||
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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