| Player: Ricky Tiedemann | |||||||||||
| Org: Toronto Blue Jays | Highest Level: Triple A | Position(s): LHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 220 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: When healthy, Tiedemann is as difficult a lefthander as there is to face. The fastball operates in the mid-90s and can reach higher, with arm speed, carry and a deceptive low three-quarter release that allows it to play well above its raw velocity. The slider generates elite swing-and-miss and is a genuine put-away pitch, while a fading changeup gives him a legitimate third weapon that can neutralize right-handed hitters. At his best, all three miss bats consistently and the ceiling is near the top of a rotation. The durability question is the only thing standing between that profile and a front-of-the-rotation conversation. Multiple arm injuries and surgery have interrupted his development and disrupted the mechanical consistency that allows the arsenal to play at its peak. The stuff doesn’t need proving — the health does. If the frame stabilizes and he’s able to build and sustain a workload, the raw talent is that of a potential number two starter with significant strikeout upside. | |||||||||||
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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