![]() He attributed the spike in velocity to fine-tuning his mechanics with his Peoria pitching coach Cale Johnson in 2018. Whitley moved through the Cardinals system quickly – already reaching Triple-A Memphis in just his second full season of pro ball.Īs he continued to get healthier, Whitley experienced a four-to-five mph jump in his velocity, going from 92 to hitting 96-97 routinely. That was enough for the Cardinals to select him in the 27th round of the 2017 draft and he has taken off since. He touched 95 mph and with potential for more in the tank. ![]() He came back in the spring of 2017 for a very brief senior season, but his fastball velocity was back. Whitley injured his elbow and underwent Tommy John during his junior year at Mount Olive in North Carolina. – John Bakerĭerek Shore (18): Tommy John surgery has proven to be high-risk, high-reward for some pitchers, who return with even better stuff post-surgery. He could be just the reliever that the organization is looking for and we should watch to see how the Whitley saga plays out in 2020. He’s almost a ‘can’t miss’ MLB bullpen guy”. Mudville predicted, “This kid has been lights out as a reliever through three levels all season long. ![]() There isn’t much not to like here and he should possibly be much higher.” The K % was in double digits and the BB % got better as he progressed this year. “Great bullpen arm and could be a huge add to the pen in 2020, likely one of the famous non-trade additions that Mo adds around the trade deadline. Louis in 2020.”ĬardsFanInChiTown had more praise for Whitley. Whitley really burst onto the scene in a big way in 2019, which is a good thing considering he is 24. Gscottar said, “To go from Peoria to Memphis within 12 months is very impressive. Despite being selected by TCN as low-A Peoria’s Reliever of the Year in 2018, Whitley got little attention on last year’s prospect lists. Message board community (20): No player has burst onto the prospect rankings this year like Whitley, at #20 on the Community’s list as well as overall. Staff comments (individual rankings in parentheses) TCN Scouting Grade: 4.5, Risk: medium ( click here to review scales) Link to Kodi Whitley’s player page at The Cardinal Nation, with additional biography and history information. The Cardinal Nation’s top 50 prospect countdown moves into the top 20 with a fast-rising, hard-throwing relief prospect who may make his MLB debut in 2020. Photo: Kodi Whitley (Brian Walton/The Cardinal Nation)
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