| Player: Michael Teasley | |||||||||||
| School: Oak Ridge | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6′ | Weight: 190 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The curveball is what makes Teasley’s pitching profile immediately compelling. Spinning near 3,000 rpm range with sharp 12-6 action and genuine depth, it’s an advanced breaking ball for a prep arm and already flashes as a true out pitch. The fastball sits 93-94 with natural run and hides well through the delivery, giving him a legitimate combination to build around. A changeup in the low-to-mid 80s rounds out a three-pitch mix with more feel than most high school arms bring at this stage. The delivery is athletic with some head and shoulder whip and a tendency to overthrow at times — mechanical notes worth monitoring as he builds consistency, though the athleticism and overall operation give reason to believe the delivery can be cleaned up without losing what makes it effective. The ability to hide the ball is a natural asset that works in his favor even when the delivery gets loose. The two-way background at third base adds versatility to an already interesting profile, but the pitching side is where the long-term value lives. Exceptionally young for the class with projection remaining in the frame, the curveball and fastball combination give the profile a ceiling that goes well beyond what most prep arms can offer at this stage of development. | |||||||||||
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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