• Full name Joshua Michael Osich
  • Born 09/03/1988 in Boise, ID
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Oregon State
  • Debut 07/03/2015
  • Drafted in the 6th round (207th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2011 (signed for $450,000).
    View Draft Report
    Scouts have always loved Osich's arm strength and body, and he was a seventh-round pick of the Angels last year, even though he didn't throw a pitch following Tommy John surgery. After showing what he can do when healthy, he should go significantly higher this time around. A key component to Oregon State's weekend rotation, Osich matched his career innings pitched total for the Beavers in the fifth inning of his no-hitter against UCLA on April 30. His repertoire mostly consists of a 93-94 mph heater that he can dial up to 97 and a changeup, though he started mixing in a breaking ball this spring. His changeup and command have both improved, and the breaking ball took his game to a new level. His power arsenal, injury history and age (22) mean a team will likely put Osich on a fast track to the big leagues as a reliever, where he has the stuff, work ethic and mental toughness to succeed.

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

Download our app

Read the newest magazine issue right on your phone