Roman Angelo

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Arizona Diamondbacks #23 prospect in 2025
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High.
  
  Track Record: Angelo pitched three seasons at Cal State Bakersfield after walking on as a freshman, then transferred to Fresno State where he pitched two more seasons and went undrafted. The Diamondbacks, intrigued by a big-bodied pitcher with remaining velocity projection and excellent makeup, were first to call after the 2023 draft and signed him within a matter of days. Angelo’s stuff ticked up in his first pro season, putting him on the prospect map. He went 7-6, 3.49 with 150 strikeouts in 121.1 innings between both Class A levels.
  
  Scouting Report: Angelo pitched in the low 90s at Fresno State but sat 94 mph and topped at 97 in 2024 with his fastball, which gets more run than carry. His mid-80s changeup is his best secondary offering, getting swings and misses at a 50% clip thanks to good depth and deception. His low-80s slider, which he uses mostly against righties, is not far behind, eliciting a 45.8% whiff rate. He also throws a curveball and sinker and is looking to add a cutter. He has a stocky build that should be able to absorb a heavy workload. His control is average and his command needs refinement, although he issued fewer free passes as the season progressed.
  
  The Future: Angelo is already entering his age-25 season, but he showed big-league caliber stuff and profiles as a back-end starter.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 50.