Yu-Min Lin

Pitching scouting report · 80Grade

Scouting summary

Lin has the pitch depth and left-handed deception to remain in a starting role, but the path is narrow because the fastball sits around 90 mph and his recent run prevention has been poor. The changeup is the carrying pitch, and the combination of a usable slider, curveball, and strike-throwing history gives him a chance to reach a back-end rotation role if his release consistency returns. His floor is a multi-inning or depth reliever who can neutralize hitters with speed changes, while the ceiling is a No. 5 starter capable of providing average innings in favorable matchups. The 2025-26 decline, elevated walk rate, home-run exposure, and slender frame all argue against an aggressive projection.

Projected MLB role: up-down #5 starter

• Position: P
• Bats: L
• Throws: L
• Height: 71 in
• Weight: 160 lb
• Born: 2003-07-12
• 80Grade overall rank: #1418
• 80Grade team rank: #38

View Yu-Min Lin's full report on 80Grade