Noah Schultz

Pitching scouting report · 80Grade

Scouting summary

Schultz possesses legitimate top-of-the-rotation upside built on an elite slider and plus fastball velocity, coupled with exceptional body control and pitching intelligence. However, his 2025 season presented significant red flags regarding command consistency and mechanical durability when placed in higher-leverage situations and increased workloads. His success at Double-A in 2024 was undeniably impressive, but the subsequent struggles at both Double-A and Triple-A in 2025, compounded by the knee injury that shut him down mid-season, necessitate a more cautious outlook. The recovery from patellar tendinitis without requiring surgery is encouraging, but his ability to return to his 2024 form remains uncertain. His proximity to the majors is heavily dependent on command reconstitution and the development of an adequate changeup to provide a third weapon against left-handed hitters. The White Sox organization believes in his potential, but his ceiling appears somewhat diminished from pr

Projected MLB role: all-star #3 starter

• Position: P
• Bats: L
• Throws: L
• Height: 82 in
• Weight: 240 lb
• Born: 2003-08-05

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