| Player: Luke Sinnard | |||||||||||
| Org: Atlanta Braves | Highest Level: High A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’7″ | Weight: 250 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: A large frame throwing from a high three-quarter slot creates a steep downhill angle that makes the ball difficult to pick up before it arrives — the physical profile adds natural deception before the stuff even enters the conversation. The fastball averaged 93 in the regular season and found another gear in the AFL, generating high spin rates and carry that allow it to miss bats at the top of the zone. An upper-80s slider with short, biting cutter-like action is a heavy-usage weapon against right-handed hitters with strong miss rates, while a low-spin splitter with solid depth is the primary weapon against left-handed hitters and a genuine bat-misser. A curveball flashes when commanded and gives him a fourth distinct shape to mix in. Returning from an arm procedure with the stuff trending in the right direction is an encouraging sign, and the command shown throughout the return has impressed the organization. The tendency to attack the zone too aggressively in pitcher’s counts is the refinement area — using the splitter and slider more frequently as chase pitches below the zone rather than early-count strikes could unlock the strikeout potential the stuff clearly supports. The back-end starter ceiling is realistic and the four-pitch mix gives it a legitimate foundation. The steep angle and deception give the arsenal more usability than the individual velocity grades suggest, and continued command refinement alongside curveball development would push the ceiling further. The relief profile is a comfortable fallback where the splitter and fastball can play at full effect in shorter stints. | |||||||||||
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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