Canning doesn’t fit the mold of a prototypical first round right handed pitcher. Simply put, he looks small. Standing at 6’1″, 170 lbs, Canning’s physique can charitably be described as “wiry”. But what he lacks in size, the Mariners could think he more than makes up for with his ability.
Canning’s fastball will sit in the low 90’s, but has been clocked at 95 MPH on occasion. He can work comfortably sitting at 90-92 MPH thanks to his impressive command. Canning poses a curveball and slider, both of which project to be MLB average offerings.
It is the changeup that separates Canning from other pitchers in this class.