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Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45

After working at 88-92 mph most of the summer on the showcase circuit, Sullivan focused on getting stronger and it has paid off. His fastball velocity made a jump at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship last October and another in his first couple of starts as a senior.

Sullivan's heater operated at 92-95 mph at the WWBA event and at 94-95 while touching 97 this April, and it features high spin rates that create carry up in the zone. He reaches 2,900 rpm with his slider and has two versions, an upper-80s cutter that tops out at 91 mph and a sweepier 82-85 mph option. His upper-80s changeup peaks at 91 mph with heavy sink and could use more velocity separation from his fastball.

An athletic mover who gets down the mound well, Sullivan still is learning to locate his pitches. His fastball command suffers because he falls in love with his slider more than he should. A good student regarded as a tough sign because of his Notre Dame commitment, he may not get drafted early enough to forego college.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 45 | Overall: 40

The Guardians looked to improve their pitching depth in the 2024 Draft and did so by investing $7.9 million in four prep arms in the top 10 rounds, including $525,000 for Sullivan in the seventh. After working at 88-92 mph most of last summer on the showcase circuit, he focused on getting stronger, and it paid off. His fastball velocity made a jump at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship last October and another early in his Indiana high school senior season.

Sullivan's heater operated at 92-95 mph at the WWBA event and at 94-95 while touching 97 this April, featuring high spin rates that create carry up in the zone. He reaches 2,900 rpm with his slider and has two versions, an upper-80s cutter that tops out at 91 mph and a sweepier 82-85 mph option. His upper-80s changeup peaks at 91 mph with heavy sink and could use more velocity separation from his fastball.

An athletic mover who gets down the mound well, Sullivan still is learning to locate his pitches. His fastball command suffers because he falls in love with his slider more than he should. He has a ceiling of a mid-rotation starter but will need more polish to reach it.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/05/2024	RHP Cameron Sullivan assigned to ACL Guardians.
	07/27/2024	Cleveland Guardians signed RHP Cameron Sullivan.
	06/16/2024	College Workout activated RHP Cameron Sullivan.
	06/10/2024	RHP Cameron Sullivan assigned to College Workout.