| Player: Dominick Reid | |||||||||||
| Org: Chicago Cubs | Highest Level: College | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 201 lbs, | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Reid works with a starter’s frame and a delivery that creates deception through crossfire and rhythm. Operating from a low three-quarters slot, he sits 91–94 and has reached 96 with a fastball that shows a mix of ride and occasional cut. The pitch plays around average on pure traits but benefits from extension and the ability to change eye levels, helping it perform a tick better than the radar reading. The delivery is fluid with good body control, allowing him to repeat and generally work around the zone with solid strike-throwing. The changeup is the separator. Thrown in the low-to-mid 80s, it shows heavy tumble with consistent armside fade and strong velocity separation off the heater. He trusts it in any count and will often deploy it nearly as frequently as the fastball, generating the bulk of his swing-and-miss. A slider/sweeper in the low 80s rounds out the mix but remains inconsistent, occasionally blending into a slurvy look rather than a defined breaking shape. The fastball/changeup pairing gives him a strong foundation, and the overall operation points toward average command as he continues to develop. Long-term role will hinge on sharpening the breaking ball enough to give him a reliable third weapon against advanced hitters. If that step comes, the ingredients are there for a back-end starter profile built around pitchability and changeup quality. | |||||||||||
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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