Patrick Copen
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
Given the combination of a potential plus-plus fastball and multiple hard breaking balls, Copen has the raw arsenal to impact a big-league staff if he can reach even fringe-average command. The most realistic path is into a middle or multi-inning relief role where he can air out the fastball and breaker for short stints and minimize exposure of his below-average control. Starter outcomes would require significant gains in strike throwing, a more reliable changeup, and improved efficiency to cut down walks, which is a long developmental road at his age and track record. His ceiling is a volatile but dangerous reliever who misses bats and battles walks; the floor is an upper-minors arm who shuttles or stalls if the strike-throwing never improves. Continued health, delivery smoothing, and selection of a workable changeup/splitter will determine whether he nudges toward the upper part of that range.
Projected MLB role: quad-a reliever
- Position: P
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 78 in
- Weight: 220 lb
- Born: 2002-02-15
- 80Grade overall rank: #557
- 80Grade team rank: #22
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Frequently asked questions
What position does Patrick Copen play?
Patrick Copen plays P.
Is Patrick Copen a left-handed or right-handed player?
Patrick Copen bats R and throws R.
Where does Patrick Copen rank as a prospect?
Patrick Copen is ranked No. 557 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.