Scouting grades 20–80
65Fastball
55Curveball
45Changeup
50Cutter
45Control
Wachsmann has a chance to soar up draft boards this spring; he’s our pick for this year’s breakout cold-weather arm. Every year there seems to be one who tends to find themselves catapulted up boards. Wachsmann has added considerable size and strength this winter, hitting 99.4 mph during an in-door bullpen in December. It feels like his stuff has only been on a linear ascent over the past calendar year.
Wachsmann’s fastball will be his calling card. In the past, it’s lived in the low to mid-90’s, touching 97, with sizzling spin rates and carry toward the top of the zone. The fact that the pitch could be flirting with triple digits makes it an even more intriguing offering.
Wachsmann’s best secondary is a low-80’s changeup that he sells well with some tumble to his arm side. The pitch is quite effective against left-handed hitters, especially when he can spot it on the outside part of the plate. Wachsmann also throws a slurvy, high-spin breaking ball, though the pitch has lacked power in the past.
This will be a fun follow this spring, even if Colorado high school baseball doesn’t officially start until early to mid-March. Wachsmann will have plenty of eyes on him. It’s clear top-100 pick upside if it all comes together.
