Garrett Baumann

School: Hagerty HS, Oviedo, Fla. Source: HS

Commit/Drafted: Central Florida
Age At Draft: 18.9
An extra-large righthander with a massive, 6-foot-8, 240-pound frame, Baumann showed an intriguing fastball/changeup combination during the 2022 showcase circuit. He’s got a loose and easy operation for his size and moves well on the mound, though he could refine his direction and lower half mechanics in the future to add more consistency. He lands in a heavy crossfire position, with an open toe point and three-quarters slot. Baumann throws his fastball in the 91-93 mph range for the most part and has touched 96 with some running life. His best secondary is a low-80s changeup that pairs nicely with his fastball and has heavy fading life to his arm side and good tumble when he spots the pitch down. Baumann’s feel for spin is rudimentary. He has thrown a slider in the 79-82 mph range with some flat, sweeping action, but the pitch lacks tilt, bit and consistency. To Baumann’s credit, he has added power to the breaking ball, which earlier in the summer looked more like a slurvy curve in the mid-70s, but he doesn’t project to ever have a wipeout breaking pitch. He’s more of a control over command pitcher but has a solid feel for the zone—particularly with his fastball and changeup. Baumann is committed to Central Florida and has a chance to profile as a workhorse starter with plenty of arm strength.