Devin Taylor, an outfielder with a disciplined left-handed swing, shows promise with his power and contact skills, but faces challenges against left-handed pitching and in defense.
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MLB Draft Review: AL West
Three Quarter Slot reviews every AL West draft class, highlighting a favorite pick, a least favorite selection, and a sleeper to watch. From Drew Burress giving the Athletics tremendous value to the Rangers' balanced approach, here's what stood out from each club's 2026 draft and where questions remain.
Athletics: Jamie Arnold, LHP
Jamie Arnold, a left-handed pitcher, showcases a unique delivery and an impressive pitch arsenal, highlighted by a fastball reaching 98 mph and an effective sweeper. Command issues hinder performance.
Athletics: Braden Nett, RHP
Braden Nett is a 6'3" right-handed pitcher with impressive velocity and a six-pitch mix, showing potential as a reliable reliever or swingman due to command issues.
Athletics: Edgar Montero, SS
Edgar Montero is a promising switch-hitting shortstop with a disciplined offensive approach, emerging power, and defensive skills, projected for a bright future as he develops.
Athletics: Wei-En Lin, LHP
Wei-En Lin is a skilled left-handed pitcher with a fastball reaching 95 mph, excellent command, diverse pitch arsenal, and strong potential as a mid-rotation starter.
Athletics: Leo De Vries, SS
Leo De Vries, a promising switch-hitting shortstop, showcases advanced offensive skills and potential for All-Star status, with strong defensive versatility and mature game approach.
Athletics: Steven Echavarria, RHP
Steven Echavarria, a 6'1" right-handed pitcher, progressed in 2025 with improved strike throwing, mid-90s fastball, and a developing slider, leading to potential starter or relief roles.
Athletics: Henry Bolte, OF
Henry Bolte is a powerful, fast outfielder with variable potential, reliant on improving contact and lifting batted balls to unlock his power-speed regular upside in baseball.
Athletics: Gage Jump, LHP
Player: Gage JumpOrg: AthleticsHighest Level: Double APosition(s): LHPHeight: 6'Weight: 200 lbs.Bats: LeftThrows: LeftSummary:Athletic, deceptive, and aggressive, Jump works from a short-arm, low three-quarters slot that adds real funk to everything he throws. The fastball jumps on hitters far better than the radar gun alone suggests — a low-to-mid-90s heater with late carry, tough angle, and … Continue reading Athletics: Gage Jump, LHP