April 17, 2023

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect Mason Miller, 24, is a talented right-hander whom the club selected with its third-round pick in 2021. Injuries limited him to just 20 innings over his first two seasons, but during that span, he posted impressive strikeout and walk metrics while keeping runs to a minimum. Despite his limited pro experience, the hurler has seemingly fast-tracked to Triple-A and could be knocking on the door of the majors very soon. A Gardner-Webb product, Miller ranks third in the Athletics' farm system, per MLB Pipeline. He's best known for a triple-digits fastball that has been utterly dominant since his collegiate days, but he has also worked on developing a lethal slider that complements his heater nicely and can be an effective putaway pitch. He rounds out his repertoire with a changeup, which is simply a tertiary pitch that could use some refinement. All in all, though, Miller, who checks in at 6-foot-5, has the makings of a long-term starter. He could be an impactful fantasy weapon in the near future. Speaking of impact, Miller is coming off a strong Triple-A debut in which he struck out 11 batters over five innings without allowing a walk or hit. He, of course, earned the win, improving to 1-0 on the year and dropping his Triple-A FIP to -0.35.--Andersen Pickard
Source: FanGraphs