Patrick Spencer Jr., Aberdeen - After a highly successful career at Pearl River (Miss.) Junior College and ranking as the No. 3 junior college prospect by Prep Baseball in 2025, Spencer redshirted this spring at Mississippi State. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound right-hander struck out six in 3 1/3 innings during his first week with the IronBirds as Spencer shook off some rust. However, there were no questions about his stuff. He worked down the mound, driving his riding fastball towards the zone at 92-96 mph with very good carry through it. His mid-80s slider spun tight at 2,800-2,900 rpm as did his low-80s curve which was a late-dropper with 12/6 shape. Spencer totaled 81 pitches over these first two outings and landed 44 for strikes. With strong stuff and metric-pleasing data, more reps with Aberdeen this summer can see an improvement on his strike-throwing to return to form and have top-10 round value.

Tommy Szczepanski, Mahoning Valley - Returning to the Draft League this season after a highly successful 2025 summer when he struck out 18 in 9 2/3 innings. Szczepanski continued his run of good fortune with two appearances during the 2026 opening week, totaling 6 1/3 innings and 11 strikeouts. The key to his arsenal is his low-80s sweeping slider that he throws to hitters on both sides. It’s supplemented by a 90-92 mph sinker and occasional mid-80s changeup. With movement opposite to his breaking pitch, his fastball produced both in and out of the zone whiff. As a 22-year-old senior at Michigan State this past spring, the 6-foot-5, 235-pound Szczepanski struck out 55 in 34 innings pitched.

Chase Meyer, State College - Meyer returned to the mound Saturday, June 6 for his Draft League debut with the Spikes and spun three innings of one-run baseball with seven strikeouts. The 6-foot-2 right-hander has always shown big, metric-pleasing stuff and this outing was no different. His fastball touched 96 mph and averaged 94. It’s a high-spinner with rates near 2,500 rpm. His curve metrics are even more data-friendly at 84-86 mph with spin rates in the 3000s. He also mixed in several 89-92 mph cutters with 2.2” IVB/-5.7” HB movement pattern and 3000 rpm spin rate. In total, Meyer threw 51 pitches, 32 for strikes and a 63% strike percentage. He’s a top three round arm talent and depending upon intangible factors, he could be selected in that area on day one.

Andrew Berg, Trenton - The West Point graduate made three appearances out of the Thunder bullpen on Opening Week and filled up the zone with a low-80s slider and upper-80s cutter as his primary weapons. With a stellar strike rate of 71% with his slider, he piled up the swing/miss, totaling a 70% whiff rate. His 90-91 mph fastball runs a little short of Major League average, but the 6-foot-2, strong-bodied right-hander spotted it up well, especially on the inner half to left-handed hitters. Berg struck out 10, walked two and allowed just a single run in six innings of work during the first week of Draft League action.

Gabe Barrett, West Virginia - The 6-foot right-hander was a workhorse over four seasons for University of San Francisco making 74 appearances and 27 starts. Needing just 88 pitches in six innings during his Draft League debut, Barrett dominated with his low-90s sinker. It’s late, at the plate life produced an in-zone whiff rate of 29% and he filled it up with a 72.5% strike rate. Berg also showed good feel for a 79-81 mph, sharp-action curve, an 83-84 mph slider and an 85-86 mph changeup. While being an older arm at 23 years old, lively fastballs that are consistently thrown in the strike zone play anywhere and do have draft value. Barrett is likely to become an astute pickup in the later rounds on Monday, July 13.

David Horn, Jr., Williamsport - The 22-year-old from Middle Tennessee State was sparkling in his debut with seven strikeouts and just one hit allowed in four innings for the Crosscutters. Featuring a heater up to 95 and a tough-to-square curve, the right-hander threw 42 of 66 pitches for strikes led by a 79% (19 of 22) strike rate via his fastball. His 76-78 mph, big bending curve ball consistently got batters out front for soft or no contact. He also flashed some feel for a mid-80s changeup with spin in the 1,700s. With an easy, repeatable delivery and longer arm action, Horn struck out 82 in 72 innings this spring for the Blue Raiders and is well-positioned to hear his name called in the later rounds this July.

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