Brady Aiken
28-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
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0
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Released by Cleveland
Aiken was released by Cleveland on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Aiken was selected in the first round of the 2015 First-year Player Draft but never progressed past the Low-A level and didn't pitch in 2021. The southpaw posted a 4.95 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 132.2 innings across 29 appearances (27 starts) in his last two minor-league seasons.
Aiken was selected in the first round of the 2015 First-year Player Draft but never progressed past the Low-A level and didn't pitch in 2021. The southpaw posted a 4.95 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 132.2 innings across 29 appearances (27 starts) in his last two minor-league seasons.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2017
2016
Aiken undoubtedly appeals to a certain type of dynasty league owner. He oozes pedigree (17th overall pick) and is more projection than substance. The risk is through the roof, but if he comes close to hitting his ceiling, then he is a No. 1 or No. 2 starter. A more conservative owner would look at his uneven production in his first year back from Tommy John surgery, factor in that he is roughly three or four years away from sniffing the majors, and conclude that there are better ways to use a minor league roster spot. Fastball velocity and command will determine which outlook is correct. Aiken was sitting 89-91 mph with the pitch in 2016 as he worked on rebuilding arm strength. He also struggled to command the pitch. If he adds a couple ticks to his heater and demonstrates average or better command in his second season as a pro, then Aiken could finish the season as one of the top pitching prospects in the game. If not, the intrigue that surrounds his prospect star will start to give way to fatigue.
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Nabs first scoreless outing of 2017
Aiken dealt six innings in his first scoreless outing of the season for Low-A Lake County on Friday.
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Picks up first win at Low-A
Aiken picked up his first win of the season for Low-A Lake County on Tuesday, tossing five innings of two-run ball while scattering six hits and three walks.
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Preparing to tackle first full season
Aiken will open the season at Low-A Lake County and start the Captains' home opener April 8.
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Confident arm is ready to go
Aiken, whose fastball had dipped more than five mph following Tommy John surgery, said his velocity has come back up and his arm feels "as ready as ever," MLB.com's Jim Callis reports.
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Begins 2017 in good health
Aiken says that he'll enter spring training healthy and expects all of his pitches will be ready to go, William Boor of MLB.com reports.
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