| Player: Luis De Leon | |||||||||||
| Org: Baltimore Orioles | Highest Level: Double A | Position(s): LHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 168 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: A deep, varied arsenal makes De León a difficult pitcher to game plan against. The fastball operates in the mid-to-upper 90s and pairs with a sinker that generates heavy arm-side run and weak contact, giving him two distinct looks off the same arm speed. When the delivery is synced the strike-throwing holds, and fall looks showed an efficient, poised opener with the full mix working in sequence. The secondaries give him multiple ways to miss bats. The slider flashes plus with depth and sweep and is a weapon against hitters from either side, while a fading changeup and developing splitter round out a mix that can generate swing-and-miss from multiple angles. That pitch diversity is what separates him from a two-pitch profile and keeps the starter projection alive — lineups can’t sit on one shape. Command consistency is what separates the outcomes. Delivery timing and release point fluctuations have led to elevated walk rates at times, and that variable will define the trajectory. If the mechanical refinements hold and the strike-throwing continues trending in the right direction, the profile fits a mid-rotation starter with impact potential. If the command remains inconsistent, the stuff is too good to waste — a high-leverage bullpen role is a more than viable fallback. | |||||||||||
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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