| Player: Graham Schlicht | |||||||||||
| School: Stanford | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 195 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Schlicht’s calling card is a pitchability foundation that stands out well beyond what most prep arms can claim. Working from a low slot with a polished, easy operation, the fastball sits 90-92 and has touched 95 with more tail than hop — the pitchability and command allow the shape to play up despite a flatter approach angle when elevated, and the arm strength and athleticism suggest the velocity has meaningful room to climb as the high-waisted, projectable frame continues to fill out. The approach angle is something to monitor as the competition level rises, but the overall feel for executing pitches offsets the concern at this stage. The sweeper is the secondary with the most long-term upside — eclipsing 3,000 rpm in the low-80s with serious gloveside action and above-average potential already showing. The spin capacity on the breaking ball is genuinely impressive for a prep arm and gives professional development systems real material to work with as the pitch refines. A mid-80s changeup with feel that stands out for his age rounds out a three-pitch mix with more depth and polish than most high school arms bring to the evaluation — the comfort level and execution with the changeup at this stage is an encouraging sign of pitchability that goes beyond the raw stuff. The mid-rotation ceiling is grounded in a combination of spin ability, pitchability and physical projection that gives the profile multiple paths to develop. Will be 19 on draft day with the frame and arm strength suggesting consistent mid-90s velocity is a realistic developmental outcome — when that velocity arrives alongside an already refined secondary mix, the ceiling comes into clearer focus. | |||||||||||
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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