| Player: Jackson Ferris | |||||||||||
| Org: Los Angeles Dodgers | Highest Level: Double A | Position(s): LHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 195 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: Ferris presents as a well-built left-hander with long levers and a fluid delivery that still points toward a starter’s future. The move to a lower three-quarters slot has simplified the operation, reduced excess movement, and helped his velocity hold more consistently in 2025, with the fastball showing above-average traits when he stays on time and finishes out front. Strike quality can drift when the delivery loses rhythm, leading to walks and elevated pitch counts, but at his best he shows the ability to spot the heater and work off it with intent. The overall look is more polished than earlier amateur versions, even if the results haven’t always caught up to the underlying traits. The slider is the clear secondary, flashing above-average with downer action and the ability to firm up into a cutter-like look depending on intent. A bigger, mid-70s curveball gives him a get-me-over option early in counts, while the changeup has improved in horizontal movement but still lags as a true bat-misser. Durability and delivery consistency remain the swing factors: when he holds his mechanics deep into outings, the arsenal and feel point to a back-end rotation profile with some upside. If the command and stamina never fully settle, the fastball/slider pairing could still play in a leverage role where the stuff ticks up and the margin for error narrows. | |||||||||||
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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