MLB Draft Names to Know: Injured College Pitchers

Cal Quantrill, RHP, Stanford University

Who Is He?

Quantrill is a lean 6’3 righty that probably sits around 195-205 pounds. He’s the son of former major league pitcher Paul Quantrill. As a freshman, he had such stature with the Stanford team that he was given the ball in the Super Regional game against Vanderbilt. Last season, as a sophomore, he made three starts before needing Tommy John surgery. He hasn’t thrown a pitch for Stanford this season yet, but he is projected to return in late May to possibly pitch out of the bullpen down the stretch (or maybe even start on Sunday) to close the season.

Quantrill has a heavy, sinking fastball that sits in the 89-94 range when he’s healthy. He also has a changeup that is considered his best pitch with the same sinking, heavy action. His curveball and slider have both received mixed reviews depending on which scout saw him when, but both are considered at least average, so they’d certainly be workable third and fourth pitches.

Where May He Be Picked?

The main thing for Quantrill’s draft position will be when he gets back on the mound. If he can pitch for Stanford in games before the end of the season, it’s conceivable that Quantrill could work his way into the first 20 selections of the first round. If he’s only able to do some showcases for teams before the draft, you’ll possibly see Quantrill fall akin to Matuella in 2015.

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