12/15/22

2024 Prospect - LHP - Tristan Smith

 


Tristan Smith                      @ClemsonBaseball

LHP Clemson

2022 stats - In high school 

 

11-2-22 - 2024 MLB DRAFT - TOP 50 COLLEGE PROSPECTS 

https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2022/1/15/2023-mlb-draft-prospects-fn7a2-afbw9?s=03 

41 LHP

Tristan Smith

Clemson

A massive get for Clemson in 2022, Smith was one of the top lefties in a loaded 2022 prep class. A strong 6-foot-2, 200 pound frame, Smith fits the profile of a future power pitcher with a rather effortless, crossbody delivery with plenty of deception. Smith's fastball has been clocked as high as 96 mph, usually sitting in the 90-94 MPH range. It's an explosive pitch that comes out of a tough angle with high spin rates. 

His primary secondary is a sweepy slider that has primarily sat in the high-70's that he commands well. Much like the fastball, his breaking ball has huge spin rates, reaching as high as 3000 RPM. He rounds out his arsenal with a change-up in the low-80's that he has good feel for. Smith has struggled with fastball command at times during his prep and college career, a developmental pillar moving forward.

 

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