Dillon Stiltner is a right-handed pitcher and
two-way player from Trinity Christian School in Sharpsburg, Georgia, selected
by the New York Mets in the 18th round (553rd overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft on
July 14, 2025. An 18-year with a projectable 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame,
Stiltner is committed to Chipola Junior College in Florida but could sign with
the Mets, with a signing deadline of July 30, 2025. His draft slot value was
around $150,000, typical for later rounds, with flexibility for negotiation.
High School Career
2025 at
Trinity Christian: Stiltner was a standout for the Lions, posting a 1.096 OPS
as a hitter, indicating strong offensive contributions alongside his pitching.
Specific pitching stats (e.g., ERA, strikeouts) are not detailed in available
sources, but his draft selection and scouting reports highlight his mound
presence.
Recognition:
Named to Team Georgia for the 2021 PBR Junior Future Games and 2022 PBR Future
Games, where he showcased his pitching talent. At the 2022 event, he threw
three scoreless innings, allowing one hit, one walk, and striking out three,
demonstrating his potential against top competition.
Versatility:
As a two-way player, he contributed at shortstop and other positions,
leveraging his athleticism and bat speed.
Repertoire
Based on
scouting reports from Baseball America and Prep Baseball Report, Stiltner’s
pitching arsenal includes:
Fastball: Sits 90-93 mph, touching 95 mph in the 2025 spring, with consistent sinking
life and occasional run. Thrown from a low three-quarters slot, it has “heavy”
action, making it effective for inducing groundballs. At the 2022 PBR Future
Games, it was clocked at 83-86 mph (touching 87), suggesting velocity gains as
he matured.
Slider/Cutter: Low-to-mid-80s (79-80 mph in 2022,
likely 82-85 mph by 2025), with tight lateral movement and developing depth.
Described as a cutter in earlier reports, it’s evolving into a true slider with
swing-and-miss potential, manipulated for varying shapes.
Changeup: Mid-80s (74-77 mph in 2022), with
tumbling action and some swing-and-miss traits. His feel for the changeup lags
behind his fastball and slider, but it shows promise as a third pitch.
His low
three-quarters delivery adds deception, and his easy arm action suggests
potential for further velocity increases. His command is still developing,
typical for a high school arm, but his athleticism and projectable frame
enhance his upside.
Scouting and Future
Stiltner’s
high-waisted, athletic build and three-pitch mix make him a high-upside
prospect, though his status as a prep right-hander places him in a high-risk
draft demographic. Scouts project him as a potential middle reliever or
back-end starter if his command improves. His two-way ability (1.096 OPS) adds
intrigue, but the Mets likely drafted him for his pitching potential. If he
signs, he’d likely begin in the Mets’ Florida Complex League or Low-A St.
Lucie. If he opts for Chipola JC, he could re-enter the draft in 2027 as a
sophomore.
Mack –
I like the
potential of this one, but I will be surprised he signs.
The bat
stats caught my eye too, but I have seen this a thousand times before from high
schoolers playing again shite pitchers. I am sure the Mets drafted him to be a
pitcher.
Rating – B+
2 comments:
Dillon Stiltner…will there be enough cash in the kitty to sign him?
Well
They have saved a mil on the first two they have signed
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