A.J. Russell Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Andrew James Russell
Born 06/29/2004 in Alexandria, VA
Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Tennessee

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Draft Prospects

School: Tennessee. Committed: Never Drafted. Age At Draft: 21.1

Russell pitched his way to a miniscule 0.89 ERA with an impressive 47-to-7 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 30.1 magnificent innings for Tennessee in 2023. While he started his season with a bang, Russell was eventually ruled out for the season after throwing just 14.1 innings. It was announced that Russell had Tommy John surgery in June, though it was a less invasive version of the surgery, so there is a chance he pitches again for the Vols in 2025. The 6-foot-6 righthander has a formidable fastball-slider combination when healthy, and each offering generates plenty of swing and miss. His fastball has been up to 98 and explodes out of his low release height, while his slider flashed plus at times with tight sweeping action. Adding a third pitch will be key for Russell to profile as a starter.
School: Tennessee Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.1
Russell pitched his way to a miniscule 0.89 ERA with an impressive 47-to-7 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 30.1 magnificent innings for Tennessee in 2023. While he started his season with a bang, Russell was eventually ruled out for the season after throwing just 14.1 innings. It was announced that Russell had Tommy John surgery in June, though it was a less invasive version of the surgery, so there is a chance he pitches again for the Vols in 2025. The 6-foot-6 righthander has a formidable fastball-slider combination when healthy, and each offering generates plenty of swing and miss. His fastball has been up to 98 and explodes out of his low release height, while his slider flashed plus at times with tight sweeping action. Adding a third pitch will be key for Russell to profile as a starter.