Will Bednar
RHP 6-2 240 Mississippi State
1-20-21 - D1 Baseball's top 100 College Prospects -
20 Will Bednar* RHP P Mississippi State SEC
1-14-21 - Baseball America
Will Bednar Mississippi State RHP
Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 229 | B-T: R-R
Commit/Drafted: Padres '16 (35)
Age At Draft: 21.1
Bednar showed improved fastball velocity and a more efficient delivery during the spring of his senior season in high school to elevate his draft stock and rank as the No. 190 prospect in the 2019 class. A shoulder injury diminished that improvement, however, and Bednar made it to campus at Mississippi State after the Padres drafted him in the 35th round. His performance in a shortened 2020 season was strong, with a 1.76 ERA in 15.1 innings, while striking out 23 batters (13.5 per nine) and walking six (3.5 per nine). Bednar has a fastball that sits around 92-93 mph and he’s been up to 96 in the past. The pitch has good swing-and-miss qualities and he also shows an average slider, changeup and curveball. With a legitimate four-pitch mix, average control and a sturdy, 6-foot-2, 230-pound frame, Bednar has plenty of starter traits, and with more collegiate track record could move up into day one consideration.
12-17-20 - Miss State -
Right hander Will Bednar is just behind MacLeod on MLB Pipeline's list at No. 41 in the rankings. Though he'll be in just his second year at MSU in the upcoming season, he'll be draft eligible as he turns 21 before MLB's event. And he indeed seems likely to be a high pick as well given the dazzling stuff he showed from the mound in 2020. In 15.1 innings which included three relief appearances and one start, Bednar struck out about 1.5 batters per inning. He finished with 23 strikeouts, had an impressive 1.76 ERA and held opposing batters to a .161 average
11-11-20 - Prospects Live Top 300 Prospect List -
232. Will Bednar - RHP
Bio:
Height: 6-2
Weight: 240 lbs
Hits/Throws: R-R
Hometown: Valencia, PA
School: Mississippi State
Bednar's fastball has some late life and ride and has ticked up last year now 91-94/95 mph. The FB is his primary and gets thrown a ton. CB is only true seconary right now at 75-78. Big league reliever floor thanks to loud two-pitch mix.
Mack's spin -
Bednar is a good pitcher.
Some have him as a 5th-8th round pick, but lately he has been elevated to the 3rd-4th round projection.
I like him in this new range.
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