| Player: Carlos Lagrange | |||||||||||
| Org: New York Yankees | Highest Level: Double A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’7″ | Weight: 248 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Rght | ||||||||
| Summary: Few arms in the minors can match Lagrange’s raw velocity, with a four-seamer that comfortably lives in the upper 90s and has reached 102 at peak. The fastball shows improved carry and arm-side life from a low three-quarters slot, and the bat-missing ability is real—168 strikeouts in 120 innings in 2025 underscores how overwhelming the pitch can be when he’s around the zone. He backs it with multiple breaking-ball looks, including a hard gyro slider in the upper 80s and a bigger slurvy sweeper look in the low-to-mid 80s that flashes well above-average depth. A cutter variant and upper-80s changeup round out the mix, though both are secondary to the power fastball/slider foundation. At 6-foot-7 with long limbs and a timing-dependent delivery, strike consistency remains key. Simplifying the operation in 2025 showed signs of potential improvement in command, but the walk rate was still too high and that remains the main concern in his profile. The combination of low-effort triple-digit velocity and incremental command gains keeps a mid-rotation starter path in play, yet the fallback is equally enticing: a late-inning, power closer whose premium two-pitch mix could dominate in shorter bursts if the strikes never quite get to average. | |||||||||||
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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