FanGraphs : 10 Most Improved Pitching Prospects so far per KATOH

KATOH's Most-Improved Pitching Prospects So Far (FanGraphs)

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Luiz Gohara, LHP, Atlanta
Preseason KATOH+ Projection : 2.9
Current KATOH+ Projects : 5.6

Gohara was utterly filthy in High-A this year. He struck out 27%, walked 7%, and didn’t concede a single homer over seven starts, likely due to his 57% ground-ball rate. That performance earned him a promotion to Double-A. Unfortunately, he injured his arm in his first start.



Sean Newcomb, LHP, Atlanta
Preseason KATOH+ Projection : 2.6
Current KATOH+ Projects : 4.0

KATOH’s never been a huge fan of Newcomb due to his walk issues, but it’s starting to buy in now that he’s dialed his strikeout rate up to 28% following his promotion to Triple-A. Walks remain an issue for Newcomb, but 6-foot-5 23-year-olds succeeding in Triple-A are rare.



Fringier Prospects who are Improving :

Touki Toussaint, RHP, Atlanta
Preseason KATOH+ Projection : 0.7
Current KATOH+ Projects : 2.6