IP | 3 |
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ERA | 3 |
WHIP | 1.33 |
BB/9 | 6 |
SO/9 | 15 |
- Full name Brent Wayne Headrick
- Born 12/17/1997 in Braidwood, IL
- Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Illinois State
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Drafted in the 9th round (269th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2019 (signed for $130,000).
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A big (6-foot-6, 227 pound) lefthander, Headrick’s velocity dipped early this season, but he finished strong. He struck out 12 against Missouri State and 11 against Dallas Baptist as he rallied to finish as the Missouri Valley Conference pitcher of the year. He went 9-3, 3.50 with 101 strikeouts in 90 innings in the regular season.
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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: When the Twins drafted Headrick in the ninth round in 2019, they were taking a gamble that a pitcher with modest stuff but loads of competitiveness could embrace and improve in a pro pitching development program. It's worked. Headrick was the Missouri Valley Conference pitcher of the year in 2019, but his stuff was modest, as he often topped out in the high 80s. Now he touches 94 mph. And he still competes. He struck out 19 and walked no one in 12 innings while not allowing an earned run in two postseason starts for Double-A Wichita.
Scouting Report: Headrick is still a soft-tosser by the standards of 2022, but he's gained two ticks of velocity since he became a pro. He now sits 90-92 and can touch 95 mph. As importantly, he's embraced the Twins' work with him on his control and command. He threw only 45% strikes in his brief pro debut in 2019. Now, he's one of the best control artists in the Twins organization. He threw his fringe-average fastball for strikes a remarkable 75% of the time. His average slider is especially effective against righthanders while his changeup is above-average and keeps righthanders honest.
The Future: Headrick was rewarded for his breakout season by being added to the Twins 40-man roster. He's got a shot to be a back-end starter or multi-inning reliever who can carve up lefties but survive against righties.
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 45. Slider: 50. Changeup: 55. Control: 60.
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: When the Twins drafted Headrick in the ninth round in 2019, they were taking a gamble that a pitcher with modest stuff but loads of competitiveness could embrace and improve in a pro pitching development program. It's worked. Headrick was the Missouri Valley Conference pitcher of the year in 2019, but his stuff was modest, as he often topped out in the high 80s. Now he touches 94 mph. And he still competes. He struck out 19 and walked no one in 12 innings while not allowing an earned run in two postseason starts for Double-A Wichita.
Scouting Report: Headrick is still a soft-tosser by the standards of 2022, but he's gained two ticks of velocity since he became a pro. He now sits 90-92 and can touch 95 mph. As importantly, he's embraced the Twins' work with him on his control and command. He threw only 45% strikes in his brief pro debut in 2019. Now, he's one of the best control artists in the Twins organization. He threw his fringe-average fastball for strikes a remarkable 75% of the time. His average slider is especially effective against righthanders while his changeup is above-average and keeps righthanders honest.
The Future: Headrick was rewarded for his breakout season by being added to the Twins 40-man roster. He's got a shot to be a back-end starter or multi-inning reliever who can carve up lefties but survive against righties.
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 45. Slider: 50. Changeup: 55. Control: 60. -
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: When the Twins drafted Headrick in the ninth round in 2019, they were taking a gamble that a pitcher with modest stuff but loads of competitiveness could embrace and improve in a pro pitching development program. It's worked. Headrick was the Missouri Valley Conference pitcher of the year in 2019, but his stuff was modest, as he often topped out in the high 80s. Now he touches 94 mph. And he still competes. He struck out 19 and walked no one in 12 innings while not allowing an earned run in two postseason starts for Double-A Wichita.
Scouting Report: Headrick is still a soft-tosser by the standards of 2022, but he's gained two ticks of velocity since he became a pro. He now sits 90-92 and can touch 95 mph. As importantly, he's embraced the Twins' work with him on his control and command. He threw only 45% strikes in his brief pro debut in 2019. Now, he's one of the best control artists in the Twins organization. He threw his fringe-average fastball for strikes a remarkable 75% of the time. His average slider is especially effective against righthanders while his changeup is above-average and keeps righthanders honest.
The Future: Headrick was rewarded for his breakout season by being added to the Twins 40-man roster. He's got a shot to be a back-end starter or multi-inning reliever who can carve up lefties but survive against righties.
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 45. Slider: 50. Changeup: 55. Control: 60.