HAGEN SMITH - LHP (Arkansas) 2024 MLB Draft TOP PROSPECT Video Profile

SEC Pitcher of the Year Hagen Smith was one of the top High School arms in the state of Texas, but made clear he planned on attending Arkansas, which scared MLB teams out of drafting him. At Arkansas, his draft stock only grew as he went 7-2 as a Freshman with a 10.5 per 9 strikeout ratio and only improved from there. He got better every season and this year, Smith struck out 17.3 batters per 9 with a 9-2 record and insane 2.04 ERA, despite pitching in the premiere SEC conference. He has the best pure stuff of any arm in the draft, throwing a fastball that can hit triple digits along with his best pitch, a deceptive slider that is almost unhittable. He can also throw a splitfinger and cutter. He has a funky delivery that makes it very difficult to pick up the baseball. He doesn’t have the best command but for the most part, it’s more than good enough and after 3 years of experience in the SEC, Smith should rocket through the minors and land in a big league rotation by 2026 or 2027 at the latest.

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