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Dax Whitney, RHP, Oregon State

Whitney was one of the most popular helium arms in the 2024 draft cycle and had pitched his way into being a potential day-one draft option. He’s enjoyed a productive fall and is in a great spot to log meaningful innings this spring.

At 6-foot-5 and 198-pounds, Whitney has a great body with projection remaining. His fastball this fall has been up to 98 with life through the zone, a pitch he supplements with a curveball, slider and changeup. Whitney’s curveball is the best of his three secondary offerings, and it flashes serious depth with sharp, downward teeth. His slider is shorter in shape and his changeup is a fine fourth pitch. Whitney has the look of a future rotation headliner at Oregon State and it might be sooner rather than later.

Pitch Metrics:
Fastball  93-95  T-98  2,375 rpm
Slider  82  2,673 rpm
Curve  76  2,674 rpm
Change  82  1,956 rpm

Source: Baseball America