| Player: Bishop Letson | |||||||||||
| Org: Milwaukee Brewers | Highest Level: Double A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 170 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Letson is a tall, rangy right-hander whose stride covers an unusual amount of ground. He gets a long way down the mound, which gives him a low release point and an angle that rises toward the plate, one hitters have trouble matching. The four-seamer works in the low-to-mid 90s, at 92-95, and reaches 98, and it plays a little harder than the number on the gun. The two-seamer is the better of his fastballs, running hard to the arm side and producing ground balls, with a plus look on its best days. He’s built to add strength, and he could pick up some velocity while keeping his looseness. The sweeper is the best of his secondary pitches. It sits in the low 80s with a long, lateral break and depth in two planes, and it gives both left- and right-handed hitters trouble, finishing behind the feet of lefties. A cutter in the high 80s links the fastball to the sweeper. A changeup in the mid 80s is seldom thrown and rarely misses bats. The cutter and changeup are both unfinished and need more innings. If he finds more velocity, the mix could include several plus pitches. Command is the area to work on. It’s fringy now, though a path to average exists, and the release point on his secondary pitches doesn’t always match the fastball’s. He goes right after hitters and finds the zone when his body is in rhythm. His arm health is another question, and it affects whether the middle-of-the-rotation outcome comes through. He projects as a starter in the middle of a rotation, and his athletic ability, his release, and the room he has to grow all support a high ceiling. Sharper control and a durable arm are what he needs for the stuff to reach that level. | |||||||||||
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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