21. Hayden Birdsong RHP. DOB: 8/302001. 6'4", 215 lbs. Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2025.
2023(A): 0-0, 2.16, 41.2 IP, 15.12 K/9, 4.75 BB/9.
2023(A+): 2-2, 3.25, 36 IP, 11.50 K/9, 2.25 BB/9.
2023(AA): 0-3, 5.48, 23 IP, 12.91 K/9, 5.09 BB/9.
Young for a college draftee, Birdsong rose through 3 levels in his first full pro season, including an 11 K's in 5 no-hit innings during his stop in A+ Eugene. Per Fangraphs scouting report he added velocity to his FB after turning pro and now sits in the mid-90's. He backs that up with a sharp slider/curve combo. He'll likely need to develop a changeup to remain a SP prospect. Expect to see him back in AA to start 2024 but with plenty of time for development.
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