What to Expect From Christian Scott in the MLB

Christian Scott is Getting Called up!

Here are some thoughts on what to expect from him.

Christian Scott is poised for a big debut, as he's getting called up to the major leagues. Here's what you can expect from this exciting pitching prospect. I would not be surprised if Scott pitches out of the bullpen at some point this year. That is how Stearns likes to ease top pitching prospects into the Majors. He's had a strong season in Triple-A, posting a 3.20 ERA and showing great command on the mound. The right-hander pounds the strike zone with confidence, especially when it comes to his fastball. While his fastball doesn't have the rise of some of the elite pitchers, he consistently locates it well up in the zone. With velocity reaching 98 mph and a low arm angle, the pitch has an impressive 32.1% whiff rate against it.

Scott's main strikeout weapon this season has been his sweeper. Hitters have been chasing the pitch outside of the zone 61.9% of the time. However, this pitch can sometimes stay up in the zone, making him vulnerable to giving up home runs, particularly when paired with high fastballs. In addition to his sweeper, Scott also throws a traditional slider, which he often uses against left-handed batters to either jam them inside or set up his sweeper or high fastball. His arsenal is rounded out by a changeup/splitter that can be thrown to both righties and lefties, though it ranks as his fourth-best pitch.

While it's clear that the sweeper is his top weapon, all of his pitches range from average to above-average. Scott maintains excellent control and has an aggressive approach that has worked well against minor league hitters. Time will tell how this strategy will translate to the major leagues, but his top-notch stuff and gritty mentality make him a must-watch player.