Xzavion Curry

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Cleveland Guardians #22 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech's Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets' rotation before being drafted by Cleveland. He broke out in 2021, rising through three levels to reach Double-A. He continued that progress in 2022 and made his major league debut in August.
  
  Scouting Report: Curry has an undersized frame and doesn't have overpowering stuff. His fastball sits around 93 mph and reaches the mid 90s, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering. Curry has always thrown a lot of strikes, but upper-level hitters tested his control more than previous opponents.
  
  The Future: Curry's profile in Cleveland's pitching ranks has risen precipitously since the start of the 2021 season. His style meshes well with the Guardians' approach and his stuff fits a starter's profile. Breaking into Cleveland's rotation remains difficult, however, and Curry will have to continue to prove himself. He'll start 2023 with Triple-A Columbus.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55. Curveball: 50. Slider: 55. Changeup: 45. Control: 50.
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  Ranked Cleveland Guardians #28 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech’s Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets’ rotation for the next three years before being drafted by Cleveland. He didn’t pitch in 2019 after signing due to shoulder inflammation and the 2020 season was canceled, delaying his professional debut until 2021. He made up for lost time, pitching at three levels to end the season with Double-A Akron.
  
  Scouting Report: Curry is undersized for a righthander and isn’t overpowering. His fastball sits in the low 90s, reaching 96 mph, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch exceptionally well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering but it needs to be more consistent. Curry’s whole arsenal plays up thanks to his plus control.
  
  The Future: Curry’s breakout season significantly elevated his profile. While he doesn’t look like a traditional righthanded starter, he has a starter profile, and his style meshes well with the Guardians’ approach. He’ll start 2022 back in Akron.
  

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech's Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets' rotation before being drafted by Cleveland. He broke out in 2021, rising through three levels to reach Double-A. He continued that progress in 2022 and made his major league debut in August.
  
  Scouting Report: Curry has an undersized frame and doesn't have overpowering stuff. His fastball sits around 93 mph and reaches the mid 90s, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering. Curry has always thrown a lot of strikes, but upper-level hitters tested his control more than previous opponents.
  
  The Future: Curry's profile in Cleveland's pitching ranks has risen precipitously since the start of the 2021 season. His style meshes well with the Guardians' approach and his stuff fits a starter's profile. Breaking into Cleveland's rotation remains difficult, however, and Curry will have to continue to prove himself. He'll start 2023 with Triple-A Columbus.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55. Curveball: 50. Slider: 55. Changeup: 45. Control: 50.
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech's Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets' rotation before being drafted by Cleveland. He broke out in 2021, rising through three levels to reach Double-A. He continued that progress in 2022 and made his major league debut in August.
  
  Scouting Report: Curry has an undersized frame and doesn't have overpowering stuff. His fastball sits around 93 mph and reaches the mid 90s, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering. Curry has always thrown a lot of strikes, but upper-level hitters tested his control more than previous opponents.
  
  The Future: Curry's profile in Cleveland's pitching ranks has risen precipitously since the start of the 2021 season. His style meshes well with the Guardians' approach and his stuff fits a starter's profile. Breaking into Cleveland's rotation remains difficult, however, and Curry will have to continue to prove himself. He'll start 2023 with Triple-A Columbus.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55. Curveball: 50. Slider: 55. Changeup: 45. Control: 50.
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 50/High
  
  Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech&#39s Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets&#39 rotation for the next three years before being drafted by Cleveland. He didn&#39t pitch in 2019 after signing due to shoulder inflammation and the 2020 season was canceled, delaying his professional debut until 2021. He made up for lost time, pitching at three levels to end the season with Double-A Akron.
  
  Scouting Report: Curry is undersized for a righthander and isn&#39t overpowering. His fastball sits in the low 90s, reaching 96 mph, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch exceptionally well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering but it needs to be more consistent. Curry&#39s whole arsenal plays up thanks to his plus control.
  
  The Future: Curry&#39s breakout season significantly elevated his profile. While he doesn&#39t look like a traditional righthanded starter, he has a starter profile, and his style meshes well with the Guardians&#39 approach. He&#39ll start 2022 back in Akron.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech’s Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets’ rotation for the next three years before being drafted by Cleveland. He didn’t pitch in 2019 after signing due to shoulder inflammation and the 2020 season was canceled, delaying his professional debut until 2021. He made up for lost time, pitching at three levels to end the season with Double-A Akron.
  
  Scouting Report: Curry is undersized for a righthander and isn’t overpowering. His fastball sits in the low 90s, reaching 96 mph, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch exceptionally well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering but it needs to be more consistent. Curry’s whole arsenal plays up thanks to his plus control.
  
  The Future: Curry’s breakout season significantly elevated his profile. While he doesn’t look like a traditional righthanded starter, he has a starter profile, and his style meshes well with the Guardians’ approach. He’ll start 2022 back in Akron.