Karson Milbrandt
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
Milbrandt has a legitimate major-league relief foundation in a mid-90s high-spin fastball, a quality slider or cutter, and enough additional breaking-ball variation to avoid being purely two-pitch dependent. The 2026 lower-level success supports the possibility of a useful starter or swingman, but the severe Triple-A regression, particularly the 50 walks and 12 home runs in 60 innings, makes a rotation projection difficult to trust today. If he improves strike efficiency, preserves velocity deeper into outings and gives the changeup a real role against lefties, he could reach a back-end rotation or multi-inning profile. Without those gains, his strongest route is a setup-relief role built around fastball-slider quality and shorter outings.
Projected MLB role: up-down setup reliever
- Position: P
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 74 in
- Weight: 190 lb
- Born: 2004-04-21
- 80Grade overall rank: #57
- 80Grade team rank: #4
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Frequently asked questions
What position does Karson Milbrandt play?
Karson Milbrandt plays P.
Is Karson Milbrandt a left-handed or right-handed player?
Karson Milbrandt bats R and throws R.
Where does Karson Milbrandt rank as a prospect?
Karson Milbrandt is ranked No. 57 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.