John Beller

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #356 prospect in 2020 draft
  After spending his first two seasons primarily in USC’s bullpen, Beller transitioned to starting in the Cape Cod League last summer and impressed with a 2.95 ERA and 40 strikeouts over 36.2 innings. He continued his dominance with a 1.13 ERA through four appearances (two starts) this spring, capped by holding Vanderbilt to two hits and one run over eight innings in his final outing. Beller is a pitchability lefty who pitches above his stuff. His 87-90 mph fastball plays up with an element of deception from his high leg kick, and he finishes batters with a sharp, above-average slider that draws swings and misses. His low 80s changeup is another average or better weapon and he mixes in an effective backdoor curveball when needed. Beller throws all four pitches for strikes and is fearless going after hitters. He is an elite competitor who pitches his best against top competition.