Robbie Peto

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #314 prospect in 2019 draft
  Highly touted out of high school, Peto was drafted by the Dodgers in the 30th round in 2016, but instead made it to campus at North Carolina. After a redshirt season in Chapel Hill due to back issues, Peto transferred to the State JC of Florida for his 2018 season, where his stuff was down in the 90-91 mph range. At Stetson, Peto's stuff has bounced back and he's thrown a 94-95 mph fastball that has touched 97. His secondaries were well below-average a year ago, but they have improved this season. The arsenal includes a curveball that he began throwing with a spike grip once he got to Stetson--which has an impressive track record of developing pitchers. While Peto has posted a 4.48 over 13 starts, he has struck out 68 batters in 60 innings and his improved stuff could interest teams on day two, though his medical history will be a factor.
• Ranked #441 prospect in 2018 draft
  Peto was a highly regarded prep arm out of high school, but got to campus in Chapel Hill after the Dodgers selected him in the 30th round of the 2016 draft. After not getting playing time at UNC, Peto transferred to State JC of Florida where he's battled lower back issues and had less impressive stuff than previously advertised. Peto has thrown a fastball in the 90-94 range with exceptional riding life in the past, with a good breaking ball as well, but this spring he sat 90-91 with a well below-average breaking ball. He was also less than effective when he was healthy, posting a 5.23 ERA in 41.1 innings, striking out 47 batters (10.23 K/9) and walking 20 (4.35 BB/9). Peto is committed to Stetson and could take advantage of a program that has done a tremendous job developing pitchers to improve his draft stock next season. He'll need to show he can stay healthy and get through a full season but the natural ability is still in there.
• Ranked #179 prospect in 2016 draft
  Peto came on strong early last summer, when he showed a promising three-pitch mix at the Perfect Game National Showcase in June. Shortly after that event, Peto committed to North Carolina. He would go on to pitch at a few more high profile events, establishing himself as one of the top prospects in the northeast. Peto's fastball reaches into the low 90s and shows plus movement, with late sinking action. His best offspeed pitch is his changeup, which shows above-average potential. He also throws a breaking ball that sits in the upper 70s with slurvy shape, and the pitch could develop into a third average offering. Peto has the stuff to be a starter, but he has a somewhat long arm action and there's effort in his delivery, leading some evaluators to question Peto's ability to start long-term. He has a sturdy 6-foot-4 frame and could be an immediate contributor for the Tar Heels if he makes it to campus.

• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  Highly touted out of high school, Peto was drafted by the Dodgers in the 30th round in 2016, but instead made it to campus at North Carolina. After a redshirt season in Chapel Hill due to back issues, Peto transferred to the State JC of Florida for his 2018 season, where his stuff was down in the 90-91 mph range. At Stetson, Peto's stuff has bounced back and he's thrown a 94-95 mph fastball that has touched 97. His secondaries were well below-average a year ago, but they have improved this season. The arsenal includes a curveball that he began throwing with a spike grip once he got to Stetson--which has an impressive track record of developing pitchers. While Peto has posted a 4.48 over 13 starts, he has struck out 68 batters in 60 innings and his improved stuff could interest teams on day two, though his medical history will be a factor.