Fastball
Power pitchFlashes upper-90s velocity with life through the zone.
Changeup
Out pitchBest secondary offering and the pitch that most cleanly separates him.
Slider
Needs polishHas enough bite to get outs, but the consistency still determines his ceiling.
Pitch by pitch
Changeup
Shawver’s top out pitch, and the offering that best complements his fastball.
Fastball
Flashes upwards of 99 mph with good movement and sharp life through the zone.
Slider
Not one of his top two pitches, but it can still play as a useful weapon for outs.
Curveball
The pitch with the biggest downside right now and the least dependable option in the mix.
The future
Smith-Shawver has already touched the majors, so this is less about whether he can reach the big leagues and more about what kind of starter he can become once the entire arsenal settles in. The optimism comes from the pure stuff. The caution comes from how much refinement is still needed to get the most from it on a regular basis.
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