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College  | Story | 8/21/2026

2027 Draft Preview: Collegiate RHP

Ryan Miller
2027 MLB Draft Profile Preview: College Right-Handed Pitchers 
Throughout the 2027 draft cycle, I’ll be breaking down different demographics in the class. Today we begin with collegiate right-handed pitching, a strong group that is headlined by a legitimate 1-1 candidate in Dax Whitney. Most of the group is made up of high-quality power four arms, with a handful of mid-major arms mixed in. Below are the top college right-handers in the 2027 class: 


Dax Whitney, Oregon State 
Whitney has maintained his status as the top pitcher in the class, even after going down with UCL surgery last spring, an injury that will hinder his participation in 2027. The Idaho native operates from a lengthy 6-foot-5 frame with room to fill and present strength in his lower half. Whitney starts with a mid-body handset, working into a medium compact leg lift before firing down the mound via a quick abbreviated arm action and high three-quarters slot. His upper-90s fastball features explosive life out of the hand with big ride through the zone and deception thanks to his delivery. The Beavers’ ace offers a pair of breaking balls, including a hard and sharp slider in the upper-80s. Whitney rips off a slower 11-5 curveball with deep spin and feel to land, presently the better spin offering.  He has also shown a quality change-up with late diving actions to the glove side. Whitney’s advanced four pitch mix and competition domination should land him well inside the top ten selections next July, despite a long-term injury.  

Chris Levonas, Wake Forest 
Levonas passed up a second-round selection and made it to campus, where he posted a sub-3 ERA and 38.9% strikeout rate in 2026. The New Jersey product works from an athletic 6-foot-2 frame with lean length pointing to projection. Levonas starts over the face before transitioning into a rhythmic sidestep windup and high pronounced leg lift. He gets down the mound via a longer extended arm action and a higher three-quarters slot. His fastball jumps from the hand with explosive riding life and high-90s velocity. Levonas has a deep bag of secondaries, starting with a sharp vertical curveball that features depth and late bite. His tight horizontal slider lives in the low-80s, possessing late glove side life, while mixing in a harder cutter variant. Levonas figures to attract first round consideration throughout the cycle thanks to his athleticism, projection, and a large selection of power offerings.  


Ryan McPherson, Mississippi State 
McPherson operates from a prototypical workhorse frame with a starter mix, fighting through injuries last spring that limited him to ten starts. He starts at the belt, working into a higher compact leg lift before firing down the mound via a long reach back arm action and high three-quarters slot. McPherson’s fastball operates in the mid-to-upper 90s with explosive run/ride traits through the zone, with late arm side run present at times. His top secondary is a sharp 12-6 curveball with two-plane bite and feel to land. McPherson also mixes in a tight upper-80s slider with late horizontal life and a late fading change-up that rounds out the repertoire. As an SEC ace with a healthy amount of preseason buzz, McPherson will get a lot of looks throughout the spring, where his durability will be tested.  
 
Landon Mack, Tennessee 

Mack was an impact freshman at Rutgers before transferring to Tennessee, making an immediate impact as a sophomore. Mack works from a medium right-handed frame with a blend of length and strength throughout. He starts at the belt before transitioning into a high compact leg lift, working down the mound via an abbreviated arm action and higher three-quarters slot. The native of New Jersey throws three distinct fastballs, including a four-seamer with a bit of riding life, a two-seamer with late arm side run, and a tight horizontal cutter. He lived in the mid-90s consistently last spring, working toward triple digits at times. The two-seamer figures to be the best heater of his arsenal, getting on right-handed hitters quickly. Mack mixes in a sharp two-plane breaking ball with late vertical bite and feel to land it with confidence. He showcased the ability to turn over a late fading change-up that has traits of a useful offering. Mack is another SEC ace that will be a big part of Tennessee’s championship aspirations while fighting for first round consideration. 

Sam Cozart, Texas 
Cozart arrived on campus and immediately stepped into a prominent role in the Texas bullpen as a draft-eligible sophomore. The North Carolina native possesses a prototypical workhorse frame, standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing in at 260 pounds. The true freshman totaled 52.1 innings of work, striking out 77 while posting a 1.72 ERA. Cozart starts above the belt, working into a sidestep windup and higher compact leg lift. He gets down the mound via an abbreviated arm action and high three-quarters slot. The quick shorter arm action hides the ball well, providing a challenge given his five-pitch mix. Cozart operates in the mid-90s with the fastball, featuring jump from the hand and riding life. He mixes in a cutter variant with added horizontal bite, using a pair of distinct breaking balls. Cozart mixes in a tighter slider with late horizontal life, dropping in a sharp vertical curveball with 12-6 tilt. The Longhorns righty flashes a firmer change-up and figures to earn a rotation spot heading into the spring.  


Casan Evans, Louisiana State 
Evans had a challenging transition to the starting rotation as a sophomore, but has the pitch mix to excel in a weekend role. The Texas product operates from an athletic 6-foot-2 frame with lean length pointing to projection. He starts at the belt, working quickly into a high compact leg lift, getting down the mound thanks to a quick longer arm action. Evans’ fastball jumps out of his three-quarters slot with cut/ride traits, reaching the upper-90s. His breaking ball is a short and sharp horizontal slider, flashing late teeth in the upper-80s. The junior right-hander’s go-to secondary is an easy plus change-up with deep fade and tumble actions. Evans offers an intriguing blend of current stuff, athleticism, and future projection. A big emphasis will be placed on consistent strike throwing against quality competition in the SEC.  

William Schmidt, Louisiana State 
Schmidt was a highly touted draft prospect out of high school before his high price tag guided him to campus in Baton Rouge. The Louisiana native works from a big right-handed frame with length, room to fill, and some present strength. He starts over the face, transitioning to the belt and into a high compact leg lift. Schmidt gets down the hill via a long reach back arm action and high three-quarters slot. His fastball possesses advanced riding life with explosive jump from the hand. Schmidt primarily works with a pair of breaking balls, starting with a hammer vertical curveball with depth and late downward bite. He also mixes in a tight horizontal slider with late glove side life, another promising offering. Schmidt will look to build off a sophomore season where he posted a 4.22 ERA and struck out 30.1 percent of hitters. Improved command and limiting hard contract will be areas of emphasis for Schmidt entering the spring.   


Aidan King, Florida 
King made an immediate impact after landing on campus in Gainesville, owning an ERA of 2.92 over 28 career starts. He operates from a lengthy 6-foot-2 frame with room to fill and present lower half strength. King starts over the face, working to above the belt and into a high compact leg lift, firing down the mound via a long reach back arm action. His fastball operates in the low-to-mid 90s, playing up thanks to riding life and late arm side run. King’s go-to secondary is a hellacious sharp two-plane slider with feel to land. The Jacksonville area native turns over a quality change-up with late fade and tumble. King offers an advanced package of projection, SEC performance, and three quality offerings. He is one of many power-four aces fighting for first round consideration, with many eyes on the Florida pitching staff next spring.  
 
Duke Stone, Mississippi State 
Stone and previously mentioned Ryan McPherson figure to make up the one-two punch of Mississippi State’s rotation. Stone works from a physically imposing 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame, featuring a blend of length and present strength. The Georgia product had an up and down spring in a starting role, managing to strike out 29.2 percent of hitters. Stone starts over the face, transitioning to above the belt and high compact leg lift. He fires down the mound via a standard-length arm action and high three-quarters slot. Stone operates his fastball in the low-to-mid 90s with a run/ride profile and more velocity to come. His secondary offerings include a sharp and tight slider with late horizontal bite. Stone mixes in a curveball with 11-5 tilt and late two-plane bite, giving him a pair of quality breaking balls. He has also turned over a quality change-up with late diving actions. Stone is one of many high-end right-handers in a talent rich power-four rotation looking to solidify his stock next spring.  


Wylan Moss, UCLA 

Moss is as poised as any to join UCLA’s rotation after a pair of sub-3 ERA seasons with a combined 15 starts. He operates from a medium-to-large frame with lean levers and a touch of lower half strength. Moss goes exclusively from the stretch, working from above the belt into a high compact leg lift. He fires down the mound thanks to a long-extended arm action and a higher three-quarters slot, with an ultra-quick arm circle. The Southern California righty operates his fastball in the low-to-mid 90s with jump from the hand and run/ride traits. Moss turns to a sharp horizontal slider to produce whiffs, throwing it in the upper-80s. He mixes in a firmer change-up with late arm side fade, keeping all offerings around the zone. Moss is apart of a deep and talented Bruins pitching staff with plenty of high-quality options, one of the better overall groups in the country.   
 

Honorable Mentions 
Camden Clark, Southern Mississippi – A junior college transfer with a big 2026 (2.93 ERA/55.1 IP/35.7 K%). Medium frame with a blend of length and present strength. Big riding life on a low-to-mid 90s fastball, turning over a quality change-up, working to develop a pair of breaking balls.  

Jackson Barberi, Florida – Primarily a reliever with a power mix over his first two seasons. Big frame with length pointing to projection. Fastball has gotten to the 100-mph mark, mixing in a tight horizontal slider and a firm change-up.  

Joshua Whritenour, Florida – Saw his first game action in 2026, striking out 30.1 percent of hitters. Explosive riding fastball into the upper-90s. Turns to a sharp high-spin slider and firm change-up to keep hitters off balance.  

Easton Hawk, UCLA – Dominant reliever for the Bruins, posting a 1.93 ERA and 29.2% strikeout rate last spring. Medium-to-large right-hander with a mid-90s fastball with more in the tank thanks to a projectable frame. Mixes in a tight horizontal slider with late glove side teeth, flashing a tertiary change-up.  

Will Sanford, Oregon – Experienced starter coming off a strong spring, owning a 3.74 ERA and 34.2% strikeout rate over 17 starts. Medium framed righty with a riding fastball operating in the mid-90s. Offers a sharp vertical curveball and a late fading change-up. 

Aiden Sims, Texas A&M – Has held onto his rotation spot since arriving on campus, posting a 3.84 ERA over 13 starts in 2026. Works from a bigger right-handed frame with length and room to fill. Low-90s fastball with jump from the hand, relying on a sharp two-plane slider and a killed spin change-up.  

Jack Ohman, Yale – An Ivy League arm with an up-and-down track record after a dominant freshman year. Medium frame with projectable length and a four-pitch mix. Run/ride fastball works in the mid-90s (plus a cutter variant), utilizing a sharp two-plane slider, 11-5 vertical curveball, and a late fading change-up. 

Zach Strickland, UCLA – Projectable medium frame with length and room to fill. Filled quality relief innings as a freshman, posting a 2.82 ERA and 34.4% strikeout rate. The fastball reaches the mid-90s with command of the zone. Mixes in a pair of high spin breaking balls and a developing change-up. 

Brett Crossland, Texas – Big and strong right-hander with a workhorse frame. Owned a 3.47 ERA and 31.2% strikeout rate over 23.1 innings last spring. Deep mix with a cut/ride fastball into the mid-90s. Also offers a slider, curveball, and change-up to round out the arsenal. 

Smith Bailey, Arizona – Experienced starter with 30 appearances over two seasons, combining for a 4.59 ERA and 168.2 innings. Big and lengthy frame with room to fill. Explosive life on a mid-90s fastball, dropping in a pair of quality breaking balls, and a change-up.  
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