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Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 40 | Cutter: 40 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 55 | Overall: 45
Dzierwa immediately became Michigan State's No. 1 starter as a freshman, beating archrival Michigan in his college debut in 2023 -- and never relinquished that role. He entered the transfer portal last summer and was deluged with offers before committing to Vanderbilt, only to decide to return to the Spartans three weeks later. An improved fastball and changeup helped him land in the second round with the Orioles, who signed him for $1.5 million, making him the highest-drafted Michigan State pitcher since No. 2 overall pick Mark Mulder in 1998.
Added strength helped Dzierwa gain 2 mph with his fastball, which now sits at 90-93 mph and maxes out at 95, missing a lot of bats because of his command and the wide angle he creates with his 6-foot-8 frame and low three-quarters arm slot. His ability to sell and locate his low-80s changeup with depth also helps his heater play better than its velocity. His mechanics don't make it easy to stay on top of a spin option, however, and his upper-70s slider and mid-80s cutter are nothing more than get-me-over pitches.
Dzierwa's size and arm angle help him hide the ball well and create deception without compromising his ability to throw strikes. The Big Ten Conference Pitcher of the Year, he can pinpoint his entire arsenal wherever he wants, pounding the strike zone and also working the edges well. He offers a high floor as a near-certain starter and could fit in the middle of a rotation if he can find a reliable breaking pitch.
Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 40 | Cutter: 40 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 55 | Overall: 45
Dzierwa immediately became Michigan State's No. 1 starter as a freshman, beating archrival Michigan in his college debut in 2023 -- he hasn't relinquished that role since. He entered the transfer portal last summer and was deluged with offers before committing to Vanderbilt, only to decide to return to the Spartans three weeks later. An improved fastball and changeup have him poised to go in the second or third round, which would make him the highest-drafted Michigan State pitcher since No. 2 overall pick Mark Mulder in 1998.
Added strength helped Dzierwa gain 2 mph with his fastball, which now sits at 90-93 mph and maxes out at 95, missing a lot of bats because of his command and the wide angle he creates with his 6-foot-8 frame and low three-quarters arm slot. His ability to sell his low-80s changeup with depth and locate it also helps his heater play better than its velocity. His mechanics don't make it easy to stay on top of a spin option, however, and his upper-70s slider and mid-80s cutter are nothing more than get-me-over pitches.
Dzierwa's size and arm angle help him hide the ball well and create deception without compromising his ability to throw strikes. The Big Ten Conference Pitcher of the Year, he can pinpoint his entire arsenal wherever he wants, pounding the strike zone and also working the edges well. He offers a high floor as a near-certain starter and could fit in the middle of a rotation if he can find a reliable breaking pitch.
| Team | Date | Transaction |
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08/04/2025 | LHP Joseph Dzierwa assigned to FCL Orioles. |
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07/19/2025 | Baltimore Orioles signed LHP Joseph Dzierwa. |
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05/31/2025 | LHP Joseph Dzierwa assigned to College Workout. |
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06/15/2024 | LHP Joseph Dzierwa assigned to Hyannis Harbor Hawks. |
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02/10/2023 | LHP Joseph Dzierwa assigned to Michigan State Spartans. |
