Blake Snell

Pitching scouting report · 80Grade

Scouting summary

Snell projects to remain an elite starting pitcher for the Dodgers in the short term despite age (32) and health concerns. His command of elite stuff and pitching intelligence position him to continue producing strong ERA and strikeout rates when healthy. However, his chronic injury history and limited innings pitched across his career raise meaningful durability questions for his five-year, $182 million contract. When on the field and healthy, he remains among baseball's most dominant pitchers, as evidenced by his historic 2025 postseason performance. His 2026 health status will be critical—continued shoulder or adductor concerns could significantly limit his remaining value. The Dodgers likely view him as insurance rather than their clear rotation anchor given recent injury history, with younger arms like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani representing more reliable long-term value. If he remains healthy, Snell should produce 3.0-3.5 fWAR annually as a mid-rotation starter for a co

• Position: P
• Bats: L
• Throws: L
• Height: 76 in
• Weight: 225 lb
• Born: 1992-12-04

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