Ryan Forcucci

School: UC San Diego
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.6
BA Grade: 50/Extreme
Tools: Fastball: 60. Slider: 55. Curveball: 45. Changeup: 50. Control: 55.

Forcucci pitched as a reliable starter in his first two seasons at UC San Diego in 2022 and 2023, but in 2024 he was a huge up-arrow prospect early in the season thanks to his improved strikeout rates and polish. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound righthander posted a 2.16 ERA in 25 innings and five starts, with a career-best 38.1% strikeout rate and 6.2% walk rate. He missed the rest of the season with injury, though he was tracking toward a potential first-round selection. When on the mound, Forcucci averaged 93-94 mph with a fastball that touched 97 with above-average riding life from a lower-than-average release height. His heater has been a consistent swing-and-miss pitch for him in college and he also showed the makings of an above-average mid-80s slider with tight two-plane break when he lands it to his glove side. Forcucci also mixed in a slower curveball in the upper 70s and threw an occasional firm, upper-80s changeup that has solid diving action. In addition to a solid four-pitch mix, Forcucci has always been a steady strike-thrower and owns a career 7.6% walk rate. He has a starter package with a loud two-pitch mix fronting his arsenal, though his health status and lack of innings this spring will complicate his stock.