| Player: Trey Gregory-Alford | |||||||||||
| Org: Los Angeles Angels | Highest Level: Single A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’5″ | Weight: 235 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: A Colorado prep arm with elite velocity and a physical frame still growing into its potential, Gregory-Alford is the kind of profile that generates attention before he throws a pitch. The fastball sits 94-98 and has touched 101 with elite arm speed and solid extension — the sheer velocity forces hitters to react differently, and the heaviness of the pitch generates ground ball contact even when the shape hangs in the zone rather than missing bats. The arm speed is the carrying trait that makes everything else project regardless of the current limitations. The gyro slider in the upper 80s is the secondary that gives the profile its second dimension — late drop with above-average whiff and chase rates and a high ground ball rate that plays naturally off the heavy fastball. The two-pitch combination gives him a hard-throwing reliever foundation that would be immediately useful in a professional setting. The changeup is a distant third and remains raw, sitting around 90 with slowly improving feel — the development of that pitch alongside the overall command are what keep the starter conversation alive, but both have a long way to go against the timeline a rotation role demands. The curveball is a soft change-of-pace that doesn’t factor meaningfully into the evaluation, yet. A quick-tempo delivery that can get rushed creates erratic command that compounds the fastball’s shape limitations — the fastball usage has been extremely high and the ability to overpower with velocity alone will be tested as competition improves. The hard-throwing reliever profile is the most realistic outcome where the fastball and slider can operate without the developmental demands of a third reliable offering, and the physical projection remaining gives that ceiling significant room to grow. | |||||||||||
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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