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Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 55 | Overall: 45
Stephen served as a high-leverage reliever for Purdue as a freshman before becoming the Boilermakers' No. 1 starter as a sophomore. Following a strong summer in the Cape Cod League, he transferred to Mississippi State and has improved throughout the spring. His Draft stock has risen accordingly and he could sneak into the top three rounds.
Stephen's fastball operates at 92-94 mph and touches 96, but it's most notable for natural carry that allows it to miss more than its share of bats. His best secondary pitch is a solid mid-80s changeup with significant fade. He also possesses a pair of average breaking balls with similar movement, favoring his mid-80s slider over his upper-70s curveball.
Few college pitchers can match Stephen's feel for four pitches. He has the ability to get in-zone swings and misses as well as chases on each of his offerings, and he commands his fastball particularly well. He lacks a true plus offering but has a high floor as a No. 4 or 5 starter.
Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 55 | Overall: 45
Stephen served as a high-leverage reliever for Purdue as a freshman before becoming the Boilermakers' No. 1 starter as a sophomore. Following a strong summer in the Cape Cod League, he transferred to Mississippi State and improved throughout the spring, finishing with a 3.28 ERA, 107 strikeouts and 21 walks in 96 innings. His Draft stock rose accordingly, and the Blue Jays selected him in the second round and signed him for below slot at $1.12 million.
Stephen's fastball operates at 92-94 mph and touches 96, but it's most notable for natural carry that allows it to miss more than its share of bats. His best secondary pitch is a solid mid-80s changeup with significant fade. He also possesses a pair of average breaking balls with similar movement, favoring his mid-80s slider over his upper-70s curveball.
Few college pitchers matched Stephen's feel for four pitches. He has the ability to get in-zone swings and misses as well as chases on each of his offerings, and he commands his fastball particularly well. He lacks a true plus offering but has a high floor as a No. 4 or 5 starter.
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08/05/2024 | RHP Khal Stephen assigned to FCL Blue Jays. |
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07/22/2024 | Toronto Blue Jays signed RHP Khal Stephen. |
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06/16/2024 | College Workout activated RHP Khal Stephen. |
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02/15/2023 | College Workout activated RHP Khal Stephen. |
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02/05/2023 | RHP Khal Stephen assigned to Purdue Boilermakers. |
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04/11/2022 | RHP Khal Stephen and assigned to Purdue Boilermakers. |
