| Player: Parker Van Engelenhoven | |||||||||||
| School: Olentangy Liberty (OH) | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’5″ | Weight: 220 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Van Engelenhoven works from a very low, almost sidearm slot with a short arm path that creates natural deception and difficult angles for hitters. The fastball sits 88-93 with easy velocity that suggests more is coming out of the 6’5″ frame, and the slider is already the carrying pitch — sitting in the upper 70s to low 80s with elite spin rates around 3,000 rpm and sharp two-plane action that gives it genuine bat-missing ability. A changeup flashes as a third option and gives him something to work with against opposite-handed hitters. The glove-side miss tendency is worth monitoring as the command develops — the low slot creates natural pull-through challenges and the delivery can come open at times, which compounds the issue. The short arm path and deceptive slot give the profile enough intrigue that the command concern isn’t disqualifying, but tightening the strike-throwing will be a key developmental step. The projection remaining in the frame and the elite spin on the slider give the profile room to grow in multiple directions as the spring progresses. | |||||||||||
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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