| Player: Teddy McGraw | |||||||||||
| Org: Seattle Mariners | Highest Level: High A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 210 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: A sweeping slider and fading changeup drive the profile for McGraw, giving him a pair of high-end secondaries that can both miss bats. The slider shows heavy horizontal movement and really flashes when it’s sharp, while the changeup plays off the same release with strong fade and drop that disrupts timing against left-handed hitters. The low three-quarters slot creates an east–west look that accentuates the movement on both pitches, allowing him to lean heavily on them in sequencing. The fastball mix includes both a four-seamer and sinker. The four-seam has been vulnerable when left in the zone, but the sinker plays better thanks to armside tail and groundball traits, occasionally climbing into the mid-90s and higher at peak. The overall approach is built around letting the sinker set up the slider and changeup, producing a combination of weak contact and swing-and-miss. Command can be a concern due to mechanical inconsistencies, though he shows flashes of locating to both sides when the delivery is synced. With three legitimate pitches and the ability to miss bats, the arsenal gives him paths in multiple roles. If the strike-throwing tightens and durability holds, there’s potential for multi-inning usage or backend rotation work, though the slider-heavy mix could also thrive in shorter bursts. | |||||||||||
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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