Clayton Beeter

Beeter finished his 2023 season strong at Triple-A and impressed enough in spring training to figure into the Opening Day rotation mix. Even at his best last season, Beeter walked too many batters, but that was partially due to the automated balls and strikes system that led to inflated walk rates across the board. He primarily works with a 94-95 mph fastball and a plus 86-mph slider, so unless he can be more efficient with his pitches, Beeter might work best as a pitcher who follows an opener or works as a piggyback starter and throws three or four innings per outing. Read Past Outlooks