Brady Singer Stats & Scouting Report

IP	179.2
ERA	3.71
WHIP	1.27
BB/9	2.71
SO/9	8.52

Full name Brady Alan Singer
Born 08/04/1996 in Leesburg, FL
Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Florida
Debut 07/25/2020
Drafted in the 1st round (18th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2018 (signed for $4,250,000).

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The latest in a developing tradition of talented Florida starting pitchers is righthander Brady Singer, who was one of the earliest players to establish himself at the top of the 2018 draft class with one of the most spotless track records in the country. Singer has a long history of success in the SEC and has improved--at least statistically--every season. After getting just one start as a freshman in 2016, Singer moved into a prominent role in Florida's rotation in 2017 alongside Alex Faedo (who was taken No. 18 by the Tigers in the 2017 draft). As a sophomore, Singer led the Gators with 126 innings, posted a 3.21 ERA over 19 starts and struck out 21 batters in two starts during the 2017 College World Series, which Florida won. Even before Singer's time in Gainesville, he was a prominent draft prospect, ranking as the No. 54 prospect on the 2015 BA 500. He was selected by the Blue Jays with the 56th pick of the MLB Draft but didn't sign. Now, he'll have a chance to go much higher as a starting pitcher with a strong track record and two plus pitches. Singer's fastball sits in the low to mid-90s with impressive natural movement and he also has a sharp slider that has been a weapon for him in the past. Singer's slider can be inconsistent at times, however, because of his low arm slot, which is a point of concern for some evaluators. While Singer doesn't throw many changeups currently, scouts think he has the ability to develop at least an average changeup in pro ball, when he would be able to throw it more frequently. Teams more skeptical of Singer will see a two-pitch starter with a concerning arm slot that might lead to the bullpen, while less critical scouting departments might see a potential middle-of-the-rotation arm who has impressive strike-throwing ability and more high-level track record than any pitcher in a deep 2018 class.

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TRACK RECORD: The Blue Jays drafted Singer in the second round out of high school but they failed to come to terms. Singer made his way to Florida and delivered one of the most decorated careers in school history, leading the Gators to a College World Series championship as a sophomore and winning BA College Player of the Year award as a junior. The Royals drafted him 18th overall in 2018 and signed him for just under $4.25 million. Singer cruised to Double-A in his first full season, earning a selection to the Futures Game.

SCOUTING REPORT: Singer thrives on a sinker-slider combination that induces a large number of ground balls. His fastball sits 91-94 mph with late life in on the hands of righthanded batters. His sharp, mid-80s slider is already a plus pitch he can use to draw swings and misses. Singer rarely uses his 85-87 mph changeup, which—along with his low arm slot—has hampered his effectiveness at times against lefthanded hitters. Evaluators saw no issues in 2019 and give him the benefit of the doubt. Singer's changeup is still a bit too firm, but he is gaining confidence in it and could make it an average pitch in time.

THE FUTURE: Singer will likely see Triple-A at some point in 2020 and could reach the majors if his changeup develops.
Track Record:Singer was another in the long line of highly-acclaimed starting pitchers coming out of the University of Florida. But the righthander's pedigree goes further back then his time in Gainesville. He was a Blue Jays second-round pick out of high school who opted not to sign. The decision to skip pro ball the first time around turned out to be a wise choice by Singer. He was a key member of the Gators' rotation as a sophomore and junior and was the Baseball America College Player of the Year in 2018. Coming into the season, Singer was seen as a potential top-five pick for the 2018 draft. He slid to the 18th pick, but his $4.25 million bonus was nearly $1 million above the slot for that pick and was the 11th richest bonus in the first round. After pitching deep into the College World Series, Singer waited until three days before the deadline to sign. Because of Singer's heavy college workload in addition to a minor hamstring problem after reporting to the Royals' complex this summer, he has yet to make his official pro debut. He did pitch in instructional league.

Scouting Report: The Royals were thrilled to get a near major league-ready pitcher that far into the draft. They see Singer as a starter with a durable body and competitive makeup. He flashes two plus pitches--a fastball and slider--delivered from a lower arm slot. That arm slot concerned some scouts, and they said they felt it limited his ability to consistently throw his changeup. While still a bit rusty during instructional league, Singer looked the part. His fastball sat 91-94 mph, which was close to his college velocity, with good movement down in the zone. His lower arm slot helps him get plenty of run on his fastball. He has good feel for his sharp slider, which comes in around 83 mph. He didn't have to use a changeup much in college and the pitch still is inconsistent for him. Singer has yet to become comfortable throwing it frequently, but it has potential to give him another above-average offspeed weapon. His control grades as above-average.

The Future: Singer will likely start his career in a loaded high Class A Wilmington rotation in 2019. His advanced control and competitiveness give him a chance to be a mid-rotation starter. With his big-game experience and arsenal, Singer will move quickly through the system and could reach Double-A before the end of his first pro season.

Draft Prospects

The latest in a developing tradition of talented Florida starting pitchers is righthander Brady Singer, who was one of the earliest players to establish himself at the top of the 2018 draft class with one of the most spotless track records in the country. Singer has a long history of success in the SEC and has improved--at least statistically--every season. After getting just one start as a freshman in 2016, Singer moved into a prominent role in Florida's rotation in 2017 alongside Alex Faedo (who was taken No. 18 by the Tigers in the 2017 draft). As a sophomore, Singer led the Gators with 126 innings, posted a 3.21 ERA over 19 starts and struck out 21 batters in two starts during the 2017 College World Series, which Florida won. Even before Singer's time in Gainesville, he was a prominent draft prospect, ranking as the No. 54 prospect on the 2015 BA 500. He was selected by the Blue Jays with the 56th pick of the MLB Draft but didn't sign. Now, he'll have a chance to go much higher as a starting pitcher with a strong track record and two plus pitches. Singer's fastball sits in the low to mid-90s with impressive natural movement and he also has a sharp slider that has been a weapon for him in the past. Singer's slider can be inconsistent at times, however, because of his low arm slot, which is a point of concern for some evaluators. While Singer doesn't throw many changeups currently, scouts think he has the ability to develop at least an average changeup in pro ball, when he would be able to throw it more frequently. Teams more skeptical of Singer will see a two-pitch starter with a concerning arm slot that might lead to the bullpen, while less critical scouting departments might see a potential middle-of-the-rotation arm who has impressive strike-throwing ability and more high-level track record than any pitcher in a deep 2018 class.
It's a strong year for the Florida high school pitching ranks, potentially to the benefit of the University of Florida. Three pitchers from the state who rank in the Top 100 (Singer, Jacob Woodford and Thomas Szapucki) are committed to the Gators. Singer has pitched his way up draft boards this spring and has a chance to end up as the best of the bunch. His fastball has gotten up to 95 mph this season and consistently sits in the low 90s, up from the 88-92 velocity he showed earlier. He throws from a three-quarters slot with a high elbow that some scouts think will eventually push him to the bullpen. But he does a good job of throwing strikes and working off his fastball. His arm angle makes it tough for him to tighten up his breaking ball and, as a result, it can get slurvy, but at its best it's an above-average offering. He also shows some feel for his developing changeup. Listed at 6-foot-5, 180 pounds, he has good height and some projectability left. Though Singer's future role is somewhat uncertain, a team that believes he can smooth out his delivery and develop as a starter will likely take a chance on his significant upside.

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Singer was the No. 1 starter for the 2017 College World Series champions at Florida and stayed in that role as a junior, with Kowar pitching behind him in the weekend rotation. He was taken 18th overall, and he, Kowar and Lynch are developing quickly. "Brady Singer is really adjusting well to pro ball,” Wilmington manager Scott Thorman said. "He’s a competitor with pinpoint control. He really blossomed here. Now he has the ability to throw his slider as an out-pitch. He brings an intensity out there.” Scouts are split on what role Singer will play in the long run, but at a minimum they expect him to be a successful groundball pitcher. In the Carolina League, he had a 2.06 groundout-to-fly ball ratio. Singer finished his first professional season at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, where he went 7-3, 3.47 with 85 strikeouts and 26 walks in 90.2 innings.
The 18th overall pick last year out of Florida, Singer made his pro debut this season and jumped from high Class A to Double-A in late May. Singer got off to a rocky start in the Texas League with an 8.10 ERA in his first four outings, but he recovered to go 6-3, 2.43 with 77 strikeouts in 74 innings after the all-star break. Singer’s 92-94 mph fastball pairs nicely with his low- to mid-80s slider, both of which received plus grades. The 6-foot-5 righthander is tough on same-side batters (.235 opponent average) and is working to improve his changeup in order to neutralize lefthanders (.260). Lauded for his makeup and competitiveness coming out of college, Singer throws from a low three-quarter arm slot and shows above-average control.

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Rated Best Slider in the Kansas City Royals in 2020
Rated Best Slider in the Kansas City Royals in 2019

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: The Blue Jays drafted Singer in the second round out of high school but they failed to come to terms. Singer made his way to Florida and delivered one of the most decorated careers in school history, leading the Gators to a College World Series championship as a sophomore and winning BA College Player of the Year award as a junior. The Royals drafted him 18th overall in 2018 and signed him for just under $4.25 million. Singer cruised to Double-A in his first full season, earning a selection to the Futures Game.

SCOUTING REPORT: Singer thrives on a sinker-slider combination that induces a large number of ground balls. His fastball sits 91-94 mph with late life in on the hands of righthanded batters. His sharp, mid-80s slider is already a plus pitch he can use to draw swings and misses. Singer rarely uses his 85-87 mph changeup, which—along with his low arm slot—has hampered his effectiveness at times against lefthanded hitters. Evaluators saw no issues in 2019 and give him the benefit of the doubt. Singer’s changeup is still a bit too firm, but he is gaining confidence in it and could make it an average pitch in time.

THE FUTURE: Singer will likely see Triple-A at some point in 2020 and could reach the majors if his changeup develops.
TRACK RECORD: The Blue Jays drafted Singer in the second round out of high school but they failed to come to terms. Singer made his way to Florida and delivered one of the most decorated careers in school history, leading the Gators to a College World Series championship as a sophomore and winning BA College Player of the Year award as a junior. The Royals drafted him 18th overall in 2018 and signed him for just under $4.25 million. Singer cruised to Double-A in his first full season, earning a selection to the Futures Game.

SCOUTING REPORT: Singer thrives on a sinker-slider combination that induces a large number of ground balls. His fastball sits 91-94 mph with late life in on the hands of righthanded batters. His sharp, mid-80s slider is already a plus pitch he can use to draw swings and misses. Singer rarely uses his 85-87 mph changeup, which—along with his low arm slot—has hampered his effectiveness at times against lefthanded hitters. Evaluators saw no issues in 2019 and give him the benefit of the doubt. Singer's changeup is still a bit too firm, but he is gaining confidence in it and could make it an average pitch in time.

THE FUTURE: Singer will likely see Triple-A at some point in 2020 and could reach the majors if his changeup develops.
The 18th overall pick last year out of Florida, Singer made his pro debut this season and jumped from high Class A to Double-A in late May. Singer got off to a rocky start in the Texas League with an 8.10 ERA in his first four outings, but he recovered to go 6-3, 2.43 with 77 strikeouts in 74 innings after the all-star break. Singer’s 92-94 mph fastball pairs nicely with his low- to mid-80s slider, both of which received plus grades. The 6-foot-5 righthander is tough on same-side batters (.235 opponent average) and is working to improve his changeup in order to neutralize lefthanders (.260). Lauded for his makeup and competitiveness coming out of college, Singer throws from a low three-quarter arm slot and shows above-average control.
Singer was the No. 1 starter for the 2017 College World Series champions at Florida and stayed in that role as a junior, with Kowar pitching behind him in the weekend rotation. He was taken 18th overall, and he, Kowar and Lynch are developing quickly. "Brady Singer is really adjusting well to pro ball,” Wilmington manager Scott Thorman said. "He’s a competitor with pinpoint control. He really blossomed here. Now he has the ability to throw his slider as an out-pitch. He brings an intensity out there.” Scouts are split on what role Singer will play in the long run, but at a minimum they expect him to be a successful groundball pitcher. In the Carolina League, he had a 2.06 groundout-to-fly ball ratio. Singer finished his first professional season at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, where he went 7-3, 3.47 with 85 strikeouts and 26 walks in 90.2 innings.
The Royals were pleased Florida’s Friday night ace Singer dropped to their first pick at No. 18 overall. After pitching deep into the College World Series, Singer waited until three days before the deadline to sign for $4.25 million, nearly a $1 million over slow. Singer posting a 21-8 record over the last two seasons in Florida’s rotation, and the Royals envision a starter with a durable body, competitive makeup and a strong will to win. He flashes two plus pitches delivered with a lower arm slot, with a fastball sitting in the low- to mid-90s along and a sharp slider. He didn’t use his changeup much in college, but it should eventually be at least an average pitch.