Gage Ziehl
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
Ziehl’s path to the majors is built on strike throwing, pitch variety, and enough fastball quality to keep him on a starter track, but the current arsenal looks more like a back-end or depth starter than a true mid-rotation arm. His fastball is playable because he locates it, yet it lacks the velocity and life to carry the profile, so his success will hinge on the cutter/sweeper pairing and whether the changeup becomes a more credible answer versus lefties. If Boston can sharpen the shape or usage of one secondary pitch, he can settle in as a low-end MLB starter; without that, he projects as upper-minors depth and a possible swingman. The floor is relatively safe because of the command, but the ceiling is capped by below-average fastball impact.
Projected MLB role: up-down #5 starter
- Position: P
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 72 in
- Weight: 223 lb
- Born: 2003-05-15
- 80Grade overall rank: #717
- 80Grade team rank: #29
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Frequently asked questions
What position does Gage Ziehl play?
Gage Ziehl plays P.
Is Gage Ziehl a left-handed or right-handed player?
Gage Ziehl bats R and throws R.
Where does Gage Ziehl rank as a prospect?
Gage Ziehl is ranked No. 717 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.