| Player: Cole Cinnamond | |||||||||||
| School: Great Bridge (VA) | Position(s): LHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’5″ | Weight: 230 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: Easy arm speed and a loose operation from a large, projectable frame give Cinnamond a premium lefty foundation that is difficult to find at this stage of development. The fastball has touched 95 with more in the tank as the frame continues to fill out, and the ability to tunnel multiple pitches effectively gives the arsenal a sophistication that goes beyond raw stuff. A hard slider with late bite and a fading changeup both project as plus offerings with continued development — a three-pitch lefthander with this kind of arm speed and pitch variety at this age is a profile worth tracking closely. Some stiffness in the delivery and the need to better control the glove arm have contributed to command inconsistencies that are the primary development area. Neither is a structural concern given the athleticism and projection in the frame — the mechanical refinements are workable and the loose arm action gives the delivery a foundation that can be cleaned up without losing what makes the stuff effective. The command will need to develop alongside the stuff as the competition level rises, and how quickly it does will drive the projection conversation. The pitcher profile is clearly ahead and the ingredients of a premium left-handed starter are present. The two-way background at first base adds context but the ceiling conversation lives entirely on the mound where the arm speed, pitch mix and projection give the profile a high upside if the delivery tightens. | |||||||||||
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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