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Would’ve looked good in a Angels uni

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Lowe really seems like an awesome guy. Super excited to see him in the Angels clubhouse‼️‼️

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Day 5-Xavier Mitchell: in depth Angels prospect report (@RobertM1306 )

A high-upside high school arm the Angels went well over slot to sign in the 2025 draft. Mitchell is a long term project, but one of the more intriguing teenage pitchers in the system.

Arsenal:
• Fastball: low 90s, touches 94, plays up with life and deception
• Curveball: tight breaker with depth, flashes above average
• Changeup: developing third pitch, still coming along

Scouting grades (20–80):
FB 55 | CB 55 | CH 50 | Control 50 | Overall 40

Why he works:
Clean delivery, athletic frame, and real projection. Dominated Texas high school ball (24–2, 1.35 ERA, 281 Ks over three seasons) and showed enough polish and feel to convince the Angels to buy him out of college.

MLB comp:
Developing Jordan Montgomery with flashes of early Blake Snell, lefty starter traits, works off angle and a quality breaking ball, and could take a real step forward if the fastball ticks up with strength. This is a ceiling outcome, but it’s within reason.

Projection:
Legitimate starter upside. If the physical growth and command come together, this looks like a future No. 3 with a chance for more.

ETA: 2028 / 2029

Risk: high, as expected with teenage pitching prospects

This is a bet on development and projection. Not close, but the ingredients are there for sure.
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@BeyondTheHalo Tell me more BTH🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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@BeyondTheHalo @HaloTerritory Blink twice if you need help Perry😭😭

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Justin Verlander (Tier B): A future Hall of Famer as a potential short term fix. Even at 42, JV put up a solid 3.85 ERA over 152.0 IP with 137 Ks in 2025. His 4–11 record was more about poor run support than his pitching. Verlander would bring the Angels instant credibility, a 3 time Cy Young winner with a championship resume. He’s no longer an everyday ace, but he can still be a quality mid rotation arm and a mentor for younger pitchers. On a 1 year highish AAV deal, Verlander could chase milestones and October baseball, while the Angels get veteran leadership and star power without a long commitment. It’s a risk reward play the Angels have seemingly been doing already at this point in the offseason.

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The #Angels need pitching, so I broke down 7 possible free agent starting pitchers they should target. I’ve got two tiers – Tier A (top-of-rotation arms: Valdez, Gallen, Suárez) and Tier B (solid veterans: Littell, Bassitt, Verlander, Lorenzen). Each of these guys could fill a crucial role for the Angels rotation. Here’s why: 🧵

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This is awesome, always wanting more halo content!!

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This offseason has been slow, and I'm tired of waiting for the Angels to do something, I'm starting a prospect series beginning today! Everyday I'll go in depth on one prospect and provide a player comp for every single one.

Drop some prospects you'd like me to cover below!!👇

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Tyler Bremner 2025 College Baseball Highlights! | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos https://t.co/jVVeYa7xNb

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Tyler Bremner: in-depth Angels prospect report

Drafted 2nd overall in 2025, Bremner is the most important pitching prospect the Angels have developed in years. A polished college arm out of UC Santa Barbara with real starter traits, not just upside.

Arsenal:
• Fastball: 94–96 mph, touches 98, plus life up in the zone
• Changeup: true plus plus pitch, late fade, swing-and-miss weapon
• Slider: flashes average plus, still the key development pitch

Scouting grades (20–80):
FB 60 | CH 70 | SL 55 | Control 60 | Command 55 | Overall 60
Why he works:
Clean delivery, advanced strike-thrower, misses bats without max effort. Dominated college hitters (11-1, 2.54 ERA in 2024; 111 Ks in 2025) and owns one of the best changeups in the system.
MLB comp:
Michael Wacha: similar build, fastball/changeup foundation, wins with command and pitchability rather than pure velocity. Not flashy, just consistently effective.
Projection:

Mid-rotation starter (No. 3/4) with a high floor. If the slider takes a step, there’s more upside.
ETA: late 2026 / 2027

Risk: moderate, but safer than most pitching prospects
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Day 2: Nelson Rada - in depth Angels prospect report

Signed as an international free agent in 2022, Rada has quickly become one of the Angels’ most intriguing position-player prospects. A true center fielder with advanced feel for the game, not a power bat.

Tools:
• Hit: advanced approach, strong plate discipline, uses the whole field
• Power: well below average, not part of his game
• Speed: plus runner, aggressive on the bases
• Defense: plus range in CF, excellent instincts
• Arm: above average, plays easily in center

Scouting grades (20–80):
Hit 55 | Power 30 | Speed 60 | Defense 60 | Arm 55 | Overall 55

Why he works:
High contact profile with a mature approach for his age. Consistently gets on base, puts pressure on defenses, and impacts the game with speed and defense. In 2025, slashed .292/.398/.360 with 54 SB while playing most of the year as one of the youngest players in AA/AAA.

MLB comp:
Adam Eaton: left handed hitter, limited power, wins with contact, OBP, speed, and strong outfield defense. A table setter, not a run producer.

Projection:
Everyday center fielder if the bat holds, high end fourth outfielder at WORST. Ceiling is capped by lack of power, but the floor is playable because of defense and speed.

ETA: 2026

Risk: high, because the profile depends heavily on hitting and OBP

Rada is a real CF prospect with a clear role. Not flashy, but exactly the type of player the Angels have NOT developed enough of.

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If this happens, the Bohm to the Angels idea is on.

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someone finally showing love to NETO!!

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Day 3- Joswa Lugo: in depth Angels prospect report

One of the highest upside position players in the Angels system. Signed out of the Dominican Republic, Lugo has quickly emerged as a legitimate middle of the order bat with real power potential.

Tools:
• Hit: improving approach, works counts, flashes feel for contact
• Power: plus raw power, already producing loud contact
• Speed: average runner, enough to move early in his career
• Defense: solid actions at SS, likely future move to 3B
• Arm: above-average, easily plays on the left side

Scouting grades (20–80):
Hit 50 | Power 60 | Speed 50 | Defense 50 | Arm 55 | Overall 55

Why he works:
Big frame, strength, and bat speed. Posted strong early pro results and consistently shows impact contact for his age. Power is the carrying tool and still growing as he learns to lift the ball.

MLB comp:
Rafael Devers "lite" — physical left side infielder with plus raw power, strong arm, and enough feel to hit. Likely moves off SS long-term but profiles as an everyday run producer at 3B if the hit tool continues to develop.

Projection:
Everyday corner infielder with real middle of the order upside.

ETA: 2028

Risk: high, typical for teenage hitters, but the ceiling is worth it

This is a bat you build around if it hits. One of the most exciting offensive upside plays in the system.

#Angels #Prospects #MiLB

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I mean, being honest. This is a good signing it’s a MILB contract.

Now if this is Perry’s idea of competition for Guzman at 3B then it’s a problem! #Angels #LTBU #MLB

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I don’t understand how the Angels continue to not make trades like this 🤦‍♂️ #Angels #MLB #Rockies