Joseph Dzierwa

Pitching scouting report · 80Grade

Scouting summary

The most likely path is a durable back-end or mid-rotation starter built around a plus changeup, average-to-above-average fastball command, and deception created by his size and slot. The low-90s fastball has reached 95-96 and plays better than its velocity because of sink, ride, angle, and difficult pickup, while the changeup gives him a legitimate bat-missing weapon. His ceiling rises if the slider becomes a reliable third offering and the velocity remains in the 93-95 range, but the floor is constrained by the modest fastball velocity and current below-average breaking ball. Continued Double-A success, efficient strikes, and workload management point toward a #4 starter outcome, with a bullpen fallback if the slider or fastball consistency stalls.

Projected MLB role: up-down #4 starter

• Position: P
• Bats: R
• Throws: L
• Height: 80 in
• Weight: 200 lb
• Born: 2004-04-21
• 80Grade overall rank: #207
• 80Grade team rank: #11

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