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A's Draft Gaeckle With Arm, Not Control | Oakland Athletics News
The A’s gamble on Gabe Gaeckle, a 21-year-old righty from Arkansas with elite velocity and electric stuff—once a top-five draft prospect who fell to round 20 due to college commitment. Despite a Tommy John surgery at 15, he’s back in the mix, now viewed as a third-round talent after shaky command and declining whiff rates. His fastball sits 94-96 with nasty movement, backed by a slider, curve, and changeup. Scouts compare him to Wood and Strider, but his control issues have held him back. The A’s see him as a starter in the minors—or a bullpen gem. Big upside, big risk. Listen in comfort:Get…
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