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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Bradley Blalock, acquired by the Miami Marlins over the offseason after being designated for assignment by Colorado, has emerged as important rotation depth. Through six Triple-A starts with Jacksonville, he has posted impressive numbers: 32 innings, 11 earned runs, 6 walks, 31 strikeouts, and a .190 batting average against him. His 62° arm angle ranks third in MLB. He features a 94 mph fastball, cutter, slider, curveball, and splitter. With Chris Paddack departing, Robby Snelling will initially fill the rotation spot, but Blalock is positioned to earn starts if he continues his strong performance.
Strengths
- + Impressive strikeout rate (31 K in 32 IP at Triple-A)
- + Exceptional arm angle (62°, 3rd in MLB)
- + Low batting average against (.190)
- + Diverse arsenal with multiple effective pitches
- + Strong fastball velocity (94 mph)
- + Splitter works well to induce chases
- + Organization confidence - Marlins saw potential despite prior struggles
- + Positioned for MLB opportunity with rotation opening
Weaknesses
- - Allowed 7 home runs in 32 innings (elevated HR rate)
- - Previously designated for assignment by Colorado
- - Negative fWAR (-1.0) in 2025
- - Limited success at minor league level prior to 2026
- - Modest expectations upon acquisition
About
Bradley Blalock is a sp for the Miami Marlins.
Player Overview
Position
SP
Team
Miami Marlins