| Player: Braden Nett | |||||||||||
| Org: Athletics | Highest Level: Triple A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 185 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: A loose, easy operation with a compact arm stroke and elite arm speed make the velocity that much more impressive — a four-seamer sitting 95-97 and touching 99-100 that should be a dominant pitch but has been undermined by a stock shape and tendency to leave it in hittable locations. Better spin efficiency and command could push it toward a genuine plus offering, and a sinker gives him a second fastball look that contrasts the heater effectively as a strike-stealing option. The cutter and slider are the best-commanded pitches in the arsenal, both projecting as above-average offerings, while a 12-6 curveball with big shape and elite spin flashes as a potential plus weapon but struggles to land consistently enough to realize it. A sweeper and a changeup with projection due to the arm speed round out a six-pitch mix that has mid-rotation quality stuff buried inside it. The command has trended in the right direction year over year but remains fringy — falling behind in counts too frequently and inconsistent shape execution have kept the profile from fully unlocking despite the obvious talent. A shoulder injury history adds a durability variable that compounds the developmental picture and makes the starter path a more complicated projection to trust fully. The swingman and reliever roles are where the profile most realistically lands. The cutter-slider combination and premium velocity give him genuine value as a Swiss Army knife out of the bullpen, and the six-pitch depth gives him the flexibility to handle multiple innings and different matchup scenarios. The mid-rotation ceiling hasn’t fully closed — the command gains have been real — but the shoulder history and walk rate make the starter projection the optimistic outcome rather than the expected one. | |||||||||||
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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