Charez Butcher

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #323 prospect in 2020 draft
  Originally a Midwest arm, Butcher transferred to IMG Academy this spring for his senior season, giving Florida scouts a righthander with significant upside to monitor in Bradenton. Over the summer, the 6-foot-4, 210-pound righty showed impressive raw stuff at events like the PDP League and East Coast Pro, but he also never put everything together and unraveled on the mound at times. He has a fastball that’s been up to the 96-97 mph range at his best, though he more typically sits in the low 90s. Butcher has shown two breaking balls as well, both with a chance to be average or better. Some scouts prefer his curveball, which has a big, 11-to-5 shape and depth, though he has a tendency to cast the pitch. His slider is in the 79-82 mph range with sweeping action but it ranges from well below average to solid-average and his feel for the pitch is rudimentary. Butcher has a solid frame and operation, but his arm action can get lengthy and he also has some wrist wrap in the back, which could affect his control and the consistency of his breaking balls. Scouts want to dream on the frame and the raw stuff, but most saw Butcher as a player that would go after the 10th round in a typical draft. Butcher is committed to Florida.