| Player: Kendry Chourio | |||||||||||
| Org: Kansas City Royals | Highest Level: Single A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6′ | Weight: 160 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: There’s a level of polish here that shows up immediately in how efficiently he works through innings. Chourio’s delivery is clean and repeatable, the tempo is under control, and he consistently gets the ball where he wants it. The fastball now operates comfortably in the mid-90s and has touched higher, with the ability to show either ride or arm-side life depending on intent and location. What separates him from many teenage arms isn’t just the velocity, but how confidently he throws it in the zone and sets it up with sequencing rather than raw power alone. The secondary mix supports a starter projection. The curveball shows real depth and spin, giving him a legitimate miss-bat option when he’s ahead, while the changeup is thrown with conviction and sells well off the fastball, particularly against left-handed hitters. Neither secondary needs to be perfect yet because the strike-throwing foundation allows them to play up, but both flash above-average potential as he continues to refine location and shape. The overall feel for pitching — knowing when to expand and when to challenge — is advanced for his age. Long term, the profile is driven by control, composure, and a mature approach rather than pure explosiveness. There’s still physical growth ahead, which leaves room for the stuff to tick up further, but even if the velocity holds where it is, the combination of fastball life, usable secondaries, and uncommon strike efficiency gives him a clear path toward a rotation role. The upside hinges on continued strength gains and sharper consistency with the breaking ball, but the floor is elevated by how well he already commands the baseball. | |||||||||||
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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