Thatcher Hurd - Prospect Profile

MLB.com - July 1st: "Hurd shows a quality fastball/slider combination even when he struggles. His fastball ranges from 93-96 mph and tops out at 98 while taking a sharp right turn at the plate. His high-spin slider sits at 84-86 mph and reaches 91 with plenty of horizontal and vertical action. "

Joe Doyle - Future Star Series - March 18th: "Still reasonably green on the mound, Hurd can rush it up to 96, sitting 92-94 over most extended innings. His best pitch is the slider, and it's a banger. Hurd can induce north of 3000 rpm on his breaking ball, featuring strong depth and some sweep as well."

MLB.com - March 8th: "Hurd showed quality stuff even when he struggled as a sophomore. His fastball ranges from 93-96 mph and tops out at 98 while taking a sharp right turn at the plate. His high-spin slider sits at 86-88 mph and reaches 91 with plenty of horizontal and vertical action. "

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