| Player: James Tallon | |||||||||||
| Org: Philadelphia Phillies | Highest Level: College | Position(s): LHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’5″ | Weight: 195 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: Low release height and a deceptive arm action make Tallon’s fastball play well above what the radar gun suggests. Working in the low-to-mid 90s, the heater generates riding life and difficult angles that create genuine swing-and-miss — the strikeout numbers at Duke backed that up. A mid-80s slider with short, cutter-like action serves as his primary secondary, and a changeup surfaces occasionally, though it remains a distant third option at this stage. The command has to clean up. The arm action and low three-quarter slot that create the deception also make consistent strike-throwing a real challenge, and missing arm-side will get punished as competition improves. The stuff plays in the zone — it just needs to get there more often. How quickly the command develops will determine the timeline, but the relief profile is already in focus. The fastball-slider combination is too good to wait on a third pitch. | |||||||||||
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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