| Player: Easton Sarmiento | |||||||||||
| School: Ayala (CA) | Position(s): LHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 180 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: The physical projection is as compelling as any arm in the 2027 class. A lean, long-limbed southpaw with shoulder width that suggests the physical ceiling has significant room ahead — one of the younger players in the class with a frame that hasn’t approached its physical maturity and a velocity trajectory that gives every subsequent evaluation more to work with. A high over-the-top slot with natural balance and extension throughout a smooth, efficient delivery gives the overall operation a foundation that should allow the velocity gains to settle in without requiring a mechanical overhaul to accommodate them. The pitchability is what elevates the profile beyond a pure projection evaluation. A genuine pitcher at this stage rather than an arm waiting to develop the craft — commanding the entire arsenal across counts with the sophistication and willingness to use the secondaries confidently in all situations, making for brutally difficult at-bats against quality competition. The fastball features natural cut and ride from the high slot with the ability to locate to both sides of the plate, and the arm action gives the pitch a carrying quality that player development programs can continue to refine. The slider is the secondary with the most long-term upside — currently featuring more lateral than downward movement in a shape that needs further tightening, but the spin capacity and feel for executing it against both platoons give the plus projection a credible developmental path. A changeup deployed aggressively and with genuine conviction rounds out a three-pitch mix with real starter depth. The current velocity and slider shape are the variables worth monitoring as the competition improves — the pitchability and physical projection give significant margin against both concerns while the development catches up. The mid-rotation ceiling is grounded in feel, competitive character and a frame still well short of its physical ceiling — one of the more compelling long-term developmental profiles available in the class. | |||||||||||
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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