| Player: Jake Ivey | |||||||||||
| School: Gunter Texas (TX) | Position(s): LHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 205 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: Ivey creates discomfort from the left side with a fast-paced, unconventional delivery that’s tough to time. There’s a lot happening in the operation — pronounced leg lift, higher hand break, longer arm path — yet he competes in the zone and throws enough strikes to keep hitters from sitting comfortably. The fastball has worked upper-80s to low-90s, reaching a tick higher at peak, and plays better than the velocity due to carry and angle from the release point. The breaking ball sits in the low-to-mid 70s and shows enough shape to steal strikes or expand late, while the changeup in the low-80s gives him a usable third option against right-handed bats. Right now, the delivery leans relief in appearance, but there’s a starter’s foundation in the three-pitch mix and strike-throwing. Continued physical gains and incremental velocity growth will determine whether he develops into a rotation piece or settles into a deceptive bullpen role. | |||||||||||
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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