Brent Headrick

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Minnesota Twins #19 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: When the Twins drafted Headrick in the ninth round in 2019, they were taking a gamble that a pitcher with modest stuff but loads of competitiveness could embrace and improve in a pro pitching development program. It's worked. Headrick was the Missouri Valley Conference pitcher of the year in 2019, but his stuff was modest, as he often topped out in the high 80s. Now he touches 94 mph. And he still competes. He struck out 19 and walked no one in 12 innings while not allowing an earned run in two postseason starts for Double-A Wichita.
  
  Scouting Report: Headrick is still a soft-tosser by the standards of 2022, but he's gained two ticks of velocity since he became a pro. He now sits 90-92 and can touch 95 mph. As importantly, he's embraced the Twins' work with him on his control and command. He threw only 45% strikes in his brief pro debut in 2019. Now, he's one of the best control artists in the Twins organization. He threw his fringe-average fastball for strikes a remarkable 75% of the time. His average slider is especially effective against righthanders while his changeup is above-average and keeps righthanders honest.
  
  The Future: Headrick was rewarded for his breakout season by being added to the Twins 40-man roster. He's got a shot to be a back-end starter or multi-inning reliever who can carve up lefties but survive against righties.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 45. Slider: 50. Changeup: 55. Control: 60.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: When the Twins drafted Headrick in the ninth round in 2019, they were taking a gamble that a pitcher with modest stuff but loads of competitiveness could embrace and improve in a pro pitching development program. It's worked. Headrick was the Missouri Valley Conference pitcher of the year in 2019, but his stuff was modest, as he often topped out in the high 80s. Now he touches 94 mph. And he still competes. He struck out 19 and walked no one in 12 innings while not allowing an earned run in two postseason starts for Double-A Wichita.
  
  Scouting Report: Headrick is still a soft-tosser by the standards of 2022, but he's gained two ticks of velocity since he became a pro. He now sits 90-92 and can touch 95 mph. As importantly, he's embraced the Twins' work with him on his control and command. He threw only 45% strikes in his brief pro debut in 2019. Now, he's one of the best control artists in the Twins organization. He threw his fringe-average fastball for strikes a remarkable 75% of the time. His average slider is especially effective against righthanders while his changeup is above-average and keeps righthanders honest.
  
  The Future: Headrick was rewarded for his breakout season by being added to the Twins 40-man roster. He's got a shot to be a back-end starter or multi-inning reliever who can carve up lefties but survive against righties.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 45. Slider: 50. Changeup: 55. Control: 60.
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: When the Twins drafted Headrick in the ninth round in 2019, they were taking a gamble that a pitcher with modest stuff but loads of competitiveness could embrace and improve in a pro pitching development program. It's worked. Headrick was the Missouri Valley Conference pitcher of the year in 2019, but his stuff was modest, as he often topped out in the high 80s. Now he touches 94 mph. And he still competes. He struck out 19 and walked no one in 12 innings while not allowing an earned run in two postseason starts for Double-A Wichita.
  
  Scouting Report: Headrick is still a soft-tosser by the standards of 2022, but he's gained two ticks of velocity since he became a pro. He now sits 90-92 and can touch 95 mph. As importantly, he's embraced the Twins' work with him on his control and command. He threw only 45% strikes in his brief pro debut in 2019. Now, he's one of the best control artists in the Twins organization. He threw his fringe-average fastball for strikes a remarkable 75% of the time. His average slider is especially effective against righthanders while his changeup is above-average and keeps righthanders honest.
  
  The Future: Headrick was rewarded for his breakout season by being added to the Twins 40-man roster. He's got a shot to be a back-end starter or multi-inning reliever who can carve up lefties but survive against righties.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 45. Slider: 50. Changeup: 55. Control: 60.