Position: RHP
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 210 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 05/31/2002
College: University of Kentucky
How Acquired: Drafted 8th round, 227th Overall, 2023
Bonus: $197,500
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2026
Minor League Free Agency: 2028
Options Left: 3
Overview
Strickland was mostly a reliever in college, with a 5.28 career ERA but good walk and strikeout rates. He had a BB/9 of 3.7 and a K/9 of 10.9. He throws the standard four pitches, although he doesn’t use his change much. His fastball sits at 93-94 mph, reaching 97, and produces a lot of ground balls. Baseball America ranked him 302nd among draft prospects. He signed for slightly under the slot value of $216,900.
2023
Strickland didn’t pitch after being drafted.
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July 10, 2023: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 8th round, 227th overall pick; signed on July 17.