| Player: Garrett Hawkins | |||||||||||
| Org: San Diego Padres | Highest Level: Triple A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’5″ | Weight: 230 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The fastball is one of the better relief heaters in the system. Over-the-top mechanics generate exceptional ride from a mid-to-upper-90s fastball that touches 98 — the carry and approach angle allow it to get over barrels consistently when elevated, and the elite miss and chase rates at the top of the zone reflect a pitch that plays as a genuine plus offering rather than just raw velocity. The willingness to lean on it heavily gives the profile a clear identity, and the command to consistently locate it in the upper portion of the zone makes the high-usage approach sustainable. A low-to-mid-80s sweeper with significant horizontal break gives him a secondary weapon against same-handed hitters as a chase pitch, and the fastball-sweeper combination gives the profile enough to carve out a bullpen role without a reliable third offering. A changeup is in development but lacks consistent results, and continued slider refinement would make the arsenal less predictable against both platoons — the fastball is good enough to survive without a true third option, but adding one would elevate the ceiling above middle relief. Added to the 40-man ahead of the Rule 5 draft with a big league debut a realistic possibility, the profile fits a middle relief role where the fastball can operate at full intensity and the sweeper handles same-sided matchups. The floor is already in place — the ceiling depends on how much the secondary arsenal develops alongside the already elite heater. | |||||||||||
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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