| Player: Hunter Wieckowski | |||||||||||
| School: Timber Creek (FL) | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 200 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: A slow, controlled delivery with a quick arm action gives Wieckowski a deceptive look that plays up the stuff beyond the raw numbers. The fastball sits 90-91 and has touched 92 with projection remaining in the frame — the velocity trajectory gives the profile real room to grow as the physical development continues. The natural feel for spin across multiple breaking ball shapes is the trait that stands out most at this stage, and the delivery repeatability gives the arsenal a consistent platform to build from. The slider is the secondary that anchors the evaluation — a tight, high-spin offering in the upper 70s to low 80s with the kind of feel and manipulation that projects toward a genuine plus weapon as the pitch refines with collegiate reps. Multiple distinct breaking ball shapes give him the ability to attack hitters with different looks, and a changeup that disrupts spin timing and shows promising flashes gives him a third option that is already further along than most 2027 arms can claim. The overall feel for executing pitches and sequencing at this stage of development points toward a pitcher rather than just a thrower. The mid-rotation ceiling is grounded in the spin ability and projection remaining in the frame. The velocity needs to take the expected developmental jump as the body matures, but the feel for pitching and delivery repeatability are already present to support the ceiling when it does. A Florida arm with this kind of spin feel and starter foundation is a profile worth tracking closely as the high school career builds toward the draft. | |||||||||||
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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