A's Draft Gaeckle With Arm, Not Control | Oakland Athletics News

The A’s gamble on Gabe Gaeckle, a 21-year-old righty from Arkansas with elite velocity and electric stuff—once a top-five draft prospect who fell to round 20 due to college commitment. Despite a Tommy John surgery at 15, he’s back in the mix, now viewed as a third-round talent after shaky command and declining whiff rates. His fastball sits 94-96 with nasty movement, backed by a slider, curve, and changeup. Scouts compare him to Wood and Strider, but his control issues have held him back. The A’s see him as a starter in the minors—or a bullpen gem. Big upside, big risk. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84f613b07a49aa3d