2021 1st Bowman Draft Mason Miller #BD-85 Rookie Athletics

Description: Track Record: Miller dealt with confounding weight loss early in his college career until a doctor diagnosed him with Type I diabetes at 20 years old. His strength returned following the discovery and his velocity has steadily risen since. Oakland drafted Miller in the third round in 2021 and he made three brief appearances in the Arizona Complex League. He missed nearly all of the 2022 season with a right shoulder strain, returning in late August to pitch 16 innings, including a brief stint with Triple-A Las Vegas. Miller then dazzled scouts in an extended look in the Arizona Fall League, where he touched 102 mph and emerged as one of the circuit's most impressive arms. Scouting Report: Miller has two premium pitches--his fastball and slider--and another intriguing offering could be on the way in 2023. His four-seamer sits 97-99 mph with solid carry and a bit of armside run. He pairs it with a sweeping mid-80s slider that profiles as a plus swing-and-miss offering that he throws to both sides of the plate. Miller has also flashed a firm low-90s changeup, but it's more of a developmental pitch. Miller is expected to reintroduce his upper-90s cutter in 2023. He didn't throw the pitch in 2023 as the A's approached his return from injury cautiously, but it's been a weapon for him in the past. Miller has a starter's frame and his delivery is fairly simple despite a bit of effort, but he'll need to demonstrate he can withstand the rigors of regular rotation turns and maintain his fiery arsenal throughout a full season. The Future: There are some evaluators who believe Miller's arsenal could play in a big league bullpen right now. Should the A's remain patient, Miller has the ceiling of at least a No. 3 starter if he harnesses his four-pitch mix and stays healthy. - Baseball America

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