Peyton Pallette Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

IP	72
ERA	4.13
WHIP	1.36
BB/9	5.13
SO/9	9.75

Full name Peyton Minor Pallette
Born 05/09/2001 in Benton, AR
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Arkansas
Drafted in the 2nd round (62nd overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2022 (signed for $1,500,000).

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After pitching out of the bullpen in 2020, Pallette transitioned to a starting role in 2021 with Arkansas and posted a 4.02 ERA over 56 innings. He has one of the more interesting pitch data profiles in the 2022 class with a three-pitch mix that excites many analysts. His fastball sat in the 93-95 mph range last spring and touched 99 with reportedly impressive induced vertical break numbers. However, his delivery isn’t the most deceptive and he has a clean release with below-average extension that could be questionable attributes overall. He throws a 79-81 mph curveball with excellent spin rates in the 3,100-rpm range and generated whiffs with the pitch 44% of the time last spring, per Synergy. Pallette also throws a firm changeup in the 87-89 mph range with a 1,600 rpm spin rate and plenty of horizontal, arm side movement that generates plenty of whiffs and groundouts. Durability and health are questions that teams have with Pallette and he wasn’t able to answer either of those questions in 2022 after Tommy John surgery wiped out his junior season before it started. Pallette has first round stuff when he’s healthy, but with just 61.2 total innings under his belt with Arkansas—the industry could be quite split on what to do with him at the time of the draft.

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BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme

Track Record: Pallette had an abbreviated college career at Arkansas, where he pitched in just four games in relief in the shortened 2020 season and then appeared in 15 games in 2021 after moving to the rotation. His three-pitch mix and pitch data profile intrigued teams, but he didn't get to show his stuff in 2022 after he had Tommy John surgery before the start of the college season. The White Sox believe they got a bargain by selecting of Pallette--who was a slam dunk first-rounder before his injury--in the second round at pick No. 62 overall. He began a throwing program with the White Sox shortly after signing for an over-slot $1.5 million.

Scouting Report: When healthy in 2021, Pallette's fastball sat in the 93-95 mph range and touched 99 with impressive vertical break. His 79-81 mph curveball had extremely high spin rates and graded as one of the best available in the 2022 draft class. Pallette's curve is a potential wipeout offering and is at least a plus weapon. He complements his breaking ball with a firm 87-89 mph changeup with armside movement that generated both ground balls and strikeouts. White Sox player development has seen incredible work ethic from Pallette and believe his strong makeup will aid in his recovery. Pallette has impressive arm speed and a clean delivery, but he has a smaller, thinner frame. Durability was a question before his injury and is especially so now.

The Future: Pallette had Tommy John surgery in January 2022, so it will likely be well into the 2023 season before he gets back on the mound in game action. While he has plenty to prove, Pallette will represent a draft bargain if he regains the crispness on his fastball and curveball that made him a first-round talent.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60. Curveball: 60. Changeup: 50. Control: 50

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme

Track Record: Pallette had an abbreviated college career at Arkansas, where he pitched in just four games in relief in the shortened 2020 season and then appeared in 15 games in 2021 after moving to the rotation. His three-pitch mix and pitch data profile intrigued teams, but he didn't get to show his stuff in 2022 after he had Tommy John surgery before the start of the college season. The White Sox believe they got a bargain by selecting of Pallette--who was a slam dunk first-rounder before his injury--in the second round at pick No. 62 overall. He began a throwing program with the White Sox shortly after signing for an over-slot $1.5 million.

Scouting Report: When healthy in 2021, Pallette's fastball sat in the 93-95 mph range and touched 99 with impressive vertical break. His 79-81 mph curveball had extremely high spin rates and graded as one of the best available in the 2022 draft class. Pallette's curve is a potential wipeout offering and is at least a plus weapon. He complements his breaking ball with a firm 87-89 mph changeup with armside movement that generated both ground balls and strikeouts. White Sox player development has seen incredible work ethic from Pallette and believe his strong makeup will aid in his recovery. Pallette has impressive arm speed and a clean delivery, but he has a smaller, thinner frame. Durability was a question before his injury and is especially so now.

The Future: Pallette had Tommy John surgery in January 2022, so it will likely be well into the 2023 season before he gets back on the mound in game action. While he has plenty to prove, Pallette will represent a draft bargain if he regains the crispness on his fastball and curveball that made him a first-round talent.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60. Curveball: 60. Changeup: 50. Control: 50
BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme

Track Record: Pallette had an abbreviated college career at Arkansas, where he pitched in just four games in relief in the shortened 2020 season and then appeared in 15 games in 2021 after moving to the rotation. His three-pitch mix and pitch data profile intrigued teams, but he didn't get to show his stuff in 2022 after he had Tommy John surgery before the start of the college season. The White Sox believe they got a bargain by selecting of Pallette--who was a slam dunk first-rounder before his injury--in the second round at pick No. 62 overall. He began a throwing program with the White Sox shortly after signing for an over-slot $1.5 million.

Scouting Report: When healthy in 2021, Pallette's fastball sat in the 93-95 mph range and touched 99 with impressive vertical break. His 79-81 mph curveball had extremely high spin rates and graded as one of the best available in the 2022 draft class. Pallette's curve is a potential wipeout offering and is at least a plus weapon. He complements his breaking ball with a firm 87-89 mph changeup with armside movement that generated both ground balls and strikeouts. White Sox player development has seen incredible work ethic from Pallette and believe his strong makeup will aid in his recovery. Pallette has impressive arm speed and a clean delivery, but he has a smaller, thinner frame. Durability was a question before his injury and is especially so now.

The Future: Pallette had Tommy John surgery in January 2022, so it will likely be well into the 2023 season before he gets back on the mound in game action. While he has plenty to prove, Pallette will represent a draft bargain if he regains the crispness on his fastball and curveball that made him a first-round talent.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60. Curveball: 60. Changeup: 50. Control: 50
BA Grade: 55/Extreme

August Update: After pitching out of the bullpen in 2020, Pallette transitioned to a starting role in 2021 with Arkansas and posted a 4.02 ERA over 56 innings. He has one of the more interesting pitch data profiles in the 2022 class with a three-pitch mix that excites many analysts. His fastball sat in the 93-95 mph range last spring and touched 99 with reportedly impressive induced vertical break numbers. However, his delivery isn&#39t the most deceptive and he has a clean release with below-average extension that could be questionable attributes overall. He throws a 79-81 mph curveball with excellent spin rates in the 3,100-rpm range and generated whiffs with the pitch 44% of the time last spring, per Synergy. Pallette also throws a firm changeup in the 87-89 mph range with a 1,600 rpm spin rate and plenty of horizontal, arm side movement that generates plenty of whiffs and groundouts. Durability and health are questions that teams have with Pallette and he wasn&#39t able to answer either of those questions in 2022 after Tommy John surgery wiped out his junior season before it started.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55. Curveball: 60. Changeup: 55. Control: 50.

Career Transactions

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers transferred RHP Peyton Pallette to the Development List.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers activated RHP Peyton Pallette.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers transferred RHP Peyton Pallette to the Development List.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers activated RHP Peyton Pallette.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers transferred RHP Peyton Pallette to the Development List.
RHP Peyton Pallette assigned to Kannapolis Cannon Ballers from ACL White Sox.