Cade Crossland
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
Crossland’s best path is to remain a starting pitcher built around a quality changeup, a playable low-90s fastball, and enough breaking-ball competence to avoid becoming overly predictable. The present strikeout totals show that the changeup can miss bats, but the 57 walks in the larger 2026 sample create a meaningful risk that his pitch counts will prevent him from working deep into games. If his release-point consistency improves and the breaking ball becomes a reliable strike, he has a chance to reach a back-end rotation role. The floor is a left-handed middle or long reliever if the control remains below average or the breaking ball does not sharpen.
Projected MLB role: up-down #5 starter
- Position: P
- Bats: R
- Throws: L
- Height: 74 in
- Weight: 210 lb
- Born: 2004-02-01
- 80Grade overall rank: #667
- 80Grade team rank: #38
Recent stories about Cade Crossland
Frequently asked questions
What position does Cade Crossland play?
Cade Crossland plays P.
Is Cade Crossland a left-handed or right-handed player?
Cade Crossland bats R and throws L.
Where does Cade Crossland rank as a prospect?
Cade Crossland is ranked No. 667 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.