- Full name Cade Mitchell Obermueller
- Born 07/28/2003 in Iowa City, IA
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 150 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Iowa
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Draft Prospects
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School: Iowa Committed: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.0
Obermueller is expected to be part of one of the most talented starting rotations in the country this spring with an Iowa team that also boasts righthanders Brody Brecht and Marcus Morgan. A 5-foot-11, 160-pound lefthander, Obermueller pitched out of the bullpen for Iowa in 2023 and also for Hyannis in the Cape Cod League, but he has a chance to win the Sunday starter role this spring. He’s a sidearm lefty who attacks hitters with a two-pitch mix that includes a low-90s sinker and a low-80s sweepy slider. His low release point makes the slider a tough pitch in same-side matchups, where he uses it nearly half the time and Obermueller has also driven a high ground ball rate—around 60% of the time. He profiles as a reliever in pro ball given his below-average command, but could shake that reputation with a successful stint as a starter in 2024. -
School: City HS, Iowa City, Iowa Committed/Drafted: Iowa
Age At Draft: 19
The 5-foot-11, 160-pound lefty has impressed this spring with a solid two-pitch mix and feel for the strike zone. With an athletic delivery and a quick arm releasing from a low three-quarter slot, Obermueller throws an 89-91 mph fastball that touches 93 with movement that makes the pitch hard to square up. He complements his fastball with a sweeping 78-81 mph slider that wreaks havoc on both lefthanded and righthanded hitters. Obermueller has made some adjustments to his pitching mechanics that have allowed him to add velocity as well as be more consistent in the zone. Once utilizing a crossfire delivery with his lower half, he now lines himself up, unlocking his hips and allowing himself to achieve full extension out in front. Midwest scouts are impressed with his command of the zone and mound maturity that gives the belief that he is ready to begin his pro career. Obermueller is the son of former big league pitcher Wes Obermueller, who had a five-year MLB career and was a second-round pick.
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Career Transactions
- LHP Cade Obermueller assigned to Iowa Hawkeyes.
