Garrett Whitlock
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Position:
RHSP
Level:
High A
Affiliate:
Tampa Tarpons
League:
Florida State League
Born:
06/11/1996 (Age: 26)
Height:
6'5"
Weight:
190
B/T:
Right / Right
Acquired:
18th Rd., 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft (NYY)
Prospect Spotlight
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Whitlock was an unheralded 17th round pick in 2017, though he’s on the radar now after a breakout first full pro season that saw the righty pitch his way to Double-A Trenton. His fastball works in the 92-to-94 mph range with above-average armside run, able to rack up ground balls when he pitches to contact. The primary off-speed is a mid-80s slider that’s especially tough to righties from Whitlock’s funky delivery and closed front side. His changeup lags behind the fastball and slider, thrown too firm in the high-80s and speeding up bats. He could finish a #5 starter or interesting multi-inning relief candidate. |
