11-2-22 - 2024 MLB DRAFT - TOP 50 COLLEGE PROSPECTS
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2. Thatcher Hurd
Right-Handed Pitcher, LSU
Hurd has the makings of a potential number one overall pick with a strong mixture of size, athleticism and pure stuff on the mound. He battled a back injury during his freshman campaign at UCLA, but a now-healthy Hurd has his sights set high at LSU. Still reasonably green on the mound, Hurd can rush it up to 96, sitting 92-94 over most extended innings. His best pitch is the slider, and it's a banger. Hurd can induce north of 3000 rpm on his breaking ball, featuring strong depth and some sweep as well. He's more than willing to throw it too, posting rates around 30% thus far. Hurd also throws a deeper curveball in the upper-70s with tremendous depth and a ton of sweep. It projects a true plus curveball. If Hurd can stay healthy and the velocity continues to tick up like many expect it will, it's top-of-the-rotation upside.
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