Josh Stephan
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Rangers
Josh Stephan Strikes Out 10 In Perfect Outing
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Josh Stephan didn't hear his name called during the pandemic-shortened 2020 draft, but he was offered a contract by the club and chose to go pro rather than honor his commitment to Stephen F. Austin. The right-hander reached High-A after 28 pro outings and has quickly made his presence felt within the organization. Stephan delivers a fastball in the low-to-mid-90s, and he pairs it nicely with a slider that has nasty bite. His changeup also gets good fade, complementing his heater very well. The Texas native's three-pitch mix is developed and effective enough that he should have no trouble operating as a starter long-term, especially as he continues to demonstrate decent command. On June 28, Stephan put on a show, tossing five perfect innings and striking out 10 batters. The dominant outing earned him a promotion to Double-A Frisco, where he made his debut on July 4. Before long, he could be a back-end rotation piece for the big-league squad.
Jul 5, 2023
