| Player: Austin Gordon | |||||||||||
| Org: Los Angeles Angels | Highest Level: High A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’5″ | Weight: 210 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The Angels have given Gordon every opportunity to work as a starter early in his pro career, leaning into a four-pitch mix that includes a low-90s fastball capable of reaching higher in shorter bursts, along with a slider, curveball, and an occasionally deployed changeup. The strike-throwing foundation is there, but the difference between control and precision has shown up in the results, with hittable fastballs when he misses spots and no consistent put-away pitch yet separating him from damage. The curveball has been a frequent secondary, flashing tighter vertical shape at times, while the slider has been more of a show-me offering. The overall look points to a pitcher who can navigate innings but still needs sharper execution and a true bat-missing weapon to hold a rotation role. That developmental path aligns with his college track record at Clemson, where he showed he could handle starting duties before illness shifted him into the bullpen and ultimately into one of the most effective closers in the country. That relief run highlighted his athleticism, competitiveness, and ability to throw strikes under leverage, traits that still show up now as a starter. Long-limbed and coordinated with a starter’s body, he has enough arsenal depth to stay stretched out if one pitch takes a real step forward. If it doesn’t, the fallback is clear: a multi-inning relief profile where the fastball can play up, the breaking balls can be simplified, and his strike-throwing becomes more impactful in shorter stints. | |||||||||||
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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