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In recent years the Angels have pushed their first round picks aggressively for an influx of young position players in their lineup, such as Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel, and Christian Moore. In a draft day decision that seemed to be a shocking decision at the time, Tyler Bremner was their first round selection. If the trend continues, a pitcher might be moved quickly to the majors. Outside of Bremner there are other pitchers who should see time in the majors this year like George Klassen, among others. There's a chance Denzer Guzman winds up their third baseman. This list doesn't have the highest ceilings, but there is a good blend of timelines and positions throughout that could provide enough support if the Angels can get a competitive team around them.
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We have constructed this list using the Overall Future Potential (OFP) scale. There is no perfect equation for ranking prospects or assigning value to them, but we believe this method is the best possible approach. Every prospect on this list has been graded based on the tried and true 20-80 scouting scale. An 80 is the highest tool and OFP grade on the scale, reserved for MVP-caliber players or tools. Conversely, a 20 is reserved for non-prospects (NPs). A 50 OFP falls in the middle, indicating our evaluators deem this player a future average major league player. Below the 50 OFP tier are the 45s and 40s, comprising a large majority of players on each list. These are specific-role players, such as platoon hitters, utility players, or low-leverage relievers. Above the 50 OFP tier are the 55s and 60s. A 55 represents a future above-average player, and a 60 OFP designation is reserved for future All-Star caliber players.
In addition to the tool grades and OFP, we will also include a 'Risk' associated with each prospect. We use this to better communicate to you, the reader, whether a grade is more aggressive or conservative in nature. The evaluation team has worked hard to apply both the grades and risk components to better illustrate how each individual prospect stacks up in their respective system and in the baseball ecosystem.
Bremner was viewed by many as the 1B to Jamie Arnold's 1A in the competition for top college arm coming into the 2025 season. He did not quite live up to the preseason hype statistically, but the Angels still felt comfortable enough to select him with the 2nd overall pick and the first arm off the board. Bremner deploys a 3 pitch mix that features a fastball, slider, and changeup. The fastball projects closer to average at the big league level. It sits in the mid-90’s with some fringy sharp data. The whiff metrics were solid at UCSB, but high end velocity against mid-major bats is likely to get the job done regardless of pitch shape. The changeup is Bremner's bread and butter pitch. It’s comfortably a plus offering and one I actually feel comfortable slapping a 70 on. It sits in the mid-80’s and produced a 48% whiff rate and a 35% chase rate last season. It hovers around 20 inches of horizontal break and should be a big time weapon for Bremner at the next level. He will also mix in a mid-80’s slider that can generate some swing-and-miss vs right-handed hitting, but the command is a bit iffy. Bremner should be a fast mover through the Angels organization, and I certainly would not rule out a 2026 debut. I'm not sure I see an all-star here, but a solid mid-rotation starter is a likely outcome for Bremner. - Jacob Maxwell
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As Director of Pro Scouting, I lead a talented group of evaluators as we break down future stars. You can find me at random California League games throughout the season!
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