1/13/21

Scouting Report - RHP - Richard Fitts


 

Richard Fitts

 

RHP Auburn 

 

2020 Auburn stat line - 6-G, 1-start, 1-0, 2.77, 13-IP, 16-K 

 

1-5-21 - Baseball America's Mock Draft  -

 

Richard Fitts Auburn RHP

 

The Blue Jays have one of the best farm systems in baseball thanks mostly to an exciting group of hitters, including the steal of last year’s draft—SS Austin Martin—in addition to SS Jordan Groshans, C Alejandro Kirk and SS Orelvis Martinez.

 

Here they add a pitcher to that group with Fitts, who raised his profile this fall but, like many pitchers in this draft class, has limited starting track record. Fitts has a three-pitch mix including a fastball, splitter and slider, but he has started just six games in his career and will have to perform to go in the top 20 picks—though his pure stuff fits. Fitts has a chance to become the fourth Auburn righthander selected in the first round, joining Casey Mize (2018), Chris Bootcheck (2000) and Gregg Olson (1988). 

 

 

12-18-20 - Future Sox Mock Draft -

 

33. Milwaukee Brewers: Richard Fitts, RHP, Auburn

 

Former reliever with improving stuff. Could go much higher than this. 

 

Auburn -

 

2020 – SOPHOMORE YEAR

 

Made six appearances, including one start … turned in a 1-0 record and 2.77 ERA … pitched in a pair of the team’s shutouts … struck out 16 batters and issued five walks in 13.0 innings … earned the win in his season debut and lone start of the season vs. Illinois-Chicago (Feb. 15) … pitched 5.0 scoreless innings and allowed just two hits with three walks and seven strikeouts … didn’t allow a run in three combined appearances and 4.1 innings against Alabama A&M, Wright State and Chicago State (Feb. 25 – Mar. 7) … faced the minimum and struck out three batters in 2.1 innings vs. Wright State … pitched 2.2 innings and struck out four against Georgia Tech (Mar. 10).


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