July 14, 20251 yr Just now, Bwestbrook36 said:Are we happy with this pick?Chance he could actually be a backend reliever this year.
July 14, 20251 yr 1 minute ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:Chance he could actually be a backend reliever this year.Can he hit though?
July 14, 20251 yr 1 minute ago, RoadToHell said:Can he hit though?Hit like the Phillies or actually good?
July 14, 20251 yr 23GageWoodRHP, ArkansasBioStatsNewsVideoAGE21BATSRDOB12/15/2003THROWSRHT6' 0"DRAFTED2025, 1st (26) - PHIWT205Video scouting report »Scouting grades: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 55 | Overall: 50After Wood became Arkansas' closer as a freshman in 2023 and then continued to log high-leverage relief innings as a sophomore, scouts looked forward to him joining the rotation this spring. He came down with a shoulder impingement after his second start and missed two months before coming back for the stretch run. Though his command was sporadic at times following his return, he delivered a 19-strikeout no-hitter against Murray State at the College World Series, with only a hit batter keeping him from a perfect game. His combination of stuff and strikes could land him in the middle of the first round.Wood has one of the best fastballs in the Draft, sitting at 94-96 mph and reaching 98. Its combination of velocity and carry, along with his low release height and flat approach angle, produce elite rates of chases, as well as overall and in-zone swings and misses. He relies heavily on his heater and a power 82-85 mph curveball that shows flashes of becoming a plus pitch.Wood's upper-80s slider isn't nearly as effective as his curve and he barely uses a changeup with similar velocity and decent fade. After battling the strike zone as a freshman, he has carried a 5 percent walk rate the last two seasons. He has the ingredients to succeed as a starter, though he has also had shoulder issues in high school and will have to prove he can handle the workload.
July 14, 20251 yr 23 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:Hit like the Phillies or actually good?Ohtani level hitting? Can he win us some ball games with his bat? F his arm we need someone who can rake!
July 14, 20251 yr 5 minutes ago, RoadToHell said:Ohtani level hitting? Can he win us some ball games with his bat? F his arm we need someone who can rake!He might be better than Kepler
July 14, 20251 yr They don't have a ton of pitching behind the top 2 and I guess they are trying to address that
July 14, 20251 yr 4 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said:I think im officially done with stott tooHis elbow hurts again, he will be all good next year don't worry
July 14, 20251 yr 5 minutes ago, Joe Shades 73 said:His elbow hurts again, he will be all good next year don't worryIf his elbow is messed up again, this goes back to the fact guys should have surgery to fix the issue but don’t.Tbh he seems like the type of players who gets to St. Louis and with a better hitting coach than long and becomes a better hitter than here
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