Right-Handed Starting Pitcher
6´3´´
205 pounds
Age: 25
SSS rank among all right-handed starting pitchers in the system: 1
2021 SSS Top Prospect Vote: 2
2020 SSHP Top Prospect Ranking: 2
2019 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 2
2018 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 2
Like with Garrett Crochet, placing Michael Kopech as a starter here in the rankings is a bit of a cheat, because as he comes off of TJS and opting out of the 2020 season he’ll be on an innings limit, not due to start much.
It’s also a bit of a cheat that Kopech, seemingly around forever, still qualifies as a rookie.