Brody Hopkins
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
Given the combination of mid-to-upper-90s velocity, a bat-missing breaking ball, and a checkered command track, the likeliest outcome is a volatile back-end starter who could shift into a late-inning relief role. If the fastball command improves to fringe-average and he learns to trust the changeup as a consistent third pitch, there is a path to a solid #3 type, but that requires meaningful command gains not yet demonstrated over a full season. More realistically, he profiles as a #4 starter who piles strikeouts but also walks and short outings, with some years possibly spent in a swingman or multi-inning bullpen role. Durability so far has been solid, but the delivery and walk rates introduce enough risk that the floor is a power reliever who leans heavily on the fastball/slider combo. Development emphasis should be on fastball strike efficiency and sharpening the separation and usage of his softer pitches to keep hitters from sitting on velocity.
Projected MLB role: #4 starter
- Position: P
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 76 in
- Weight: 200 lb
- Born: 2002-01-18
- 80Grade overall rank: #73
- 80Grade team rank: #3
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Frequently asked questions
What position does Brody Hopkins play?
Brody Hopkins plays P.
Is Brody Hopkins a left-handed or right-handed player?
Brody Hopkins bats R and throws R.
Where does Brody Hopkins rank as a prospect?
Brody Hopkins is ranked No. 73 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.