LHP Mitch Bratt, 5th round (134th overall), Signed $850,000, Texas Rangers

LHP Mitch Bratt

Hometown: Newmarket, Ont.

Bats/Throws: L-L

Height/Weight: 6’ 1” 190 lbs.

Scout: Takeshi “T-Money” Sakurayama

Slot Money: $418,200

Signed $850,000

Team: Toronto Mets/West Virginia Black Bears, Draft League.

Coach: Jedd Gyorko.

Previous Teams: Georgia Premier Academy Sox, Toronto Mets, Canadian Junior National Team, Toronto Blue Jays Scout Team, Brampton Royals, Newmarket Hawks.

Previous Coaches: Gene Reynolds, Rich Leitch, Chris Kemlo, Jordan Prosper and Darryl Reid, Greg Hamilton, Matt Obrien, Mike Tidick, Joey Aversa and Randy Kramer, Stan Wilson, Doug Lunney and Brian Bratt.

Good genes: His father, Brian Bratt caught for coach Sam Dempster the Durham Lords first year of existence. Durham grew into a college powerhouse and respected coach Dempster travelled the world working as an MLB envoy running camps before running Great Britain at WBC qualifier.

The most influential person in your baseball life: “Greg Hamilton. Because he welcomed me onto the National team at the age of 15. He’s also been a great mentor and someone who told me to always trust the process. I give a lot of credit of my success to his contributions.”

Committed to: Florida State.

Interest from: San Francisco Giants had a crosschecker to see him pitch in a Draft League game, while the Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers had area scouts on hand.

On other lists: Perfect Game’s 8th prospect of 20 in state of Georgia … No. 145 on Perfect Game’s high school list (April 23), up 62 spots from Feb. 18 when he was No. 187, down 32 spots from Aug. 30, 2019 ... Perfect Game’s 8th prospect of 20 in state of Georgia … No. 302 on Baseball America’s top 500 (June 15), down 57 spots … No. 245 on Baseball America’s top 400 list (May 3), down 33 spots from No. 212 (March 27), down 37 spots … 341st on Prospects Live;s top 500 list (Sept. 10, 2020).

Summer status: Competing in the Draft League with the West Virginia Black Bears.

Scouting Reports

Baseball America

215. Mitch Bratt LHP

Last: 245

Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 195 | B-T: L-L

Commit: Florida State

Age At Draft: 18.0

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Canadian is a projectable lefthander whose size, handedness and strike-throwing ability offer a glimpse of a bright future. Bratt has routinely parked his fastball in the mid-to-upper 80s but was getting into the low 90s this spring while playing for the Georgia Premier Academy, departing his home province because of the limitations due to its strict pandemic protocols. In addition to a fastball that could easily tick up with some added strength and time on the mound, Bratt has shown solid feel for a breaking ball and changeup. He doesn’t have the present stuff of some of the other lefties in the draft class, but he’s loose and athletic and throws more strikes than fellow Canadians Landon Leach, Eric Cerantola or Calvin Ziegler did in their original draft year. His operation and command add excitement to his potential.

MLB Pipeline

215. Mitch Bratt LHP

AGE 17 DOB 07/03/2003

BATS L THROWS L

HT 6’ 1” WT 190

Committed: Florida State

Scouting Grades/Report

(20-80 grading scale)

FASTBALL 50 CURVE 55 CHANGEUP 50 CONTROL 50

OVERALL 40

Two years after producing a first-round pick in Daniel Espino, Georgia Premier Academy has two more draftable pitchers in Bratt and Erian Rodriguez. A Canadian who came south for his senior season, Bratt is a projectable left-hander who won’t turn 18 until a week before the Draft. He impressed pitching against older competition in the inaugural season of the MLB Draft League.

Bratt attacks hitters with an 88-90 mph fastball that tops out at 92 but works because it has good carry at the top of strike zone and he commands it well. He shows promising feel for spin with a mid-70s curve that should become a solid pitch once he adds more strength. He also displays aptitude for throwing a low-80s change up with depth, though it can get too firm at times.

Bratt has an efficient delivery with little effort and repeats it well, allowing him to throw strikes with all of his offerings. The Florida State recruit stands out with his mound presence and has a higher floor than a typical prep pitcher. He could become a No. 4 starter if his stuff picks up as he physically matures.

Perfect Game

Strong pitchability on the mound; fastball up to 90 mph, works to both sides of plate & shows sharp spin with late depth to curve ball ... Strong pitchability on the mound; fastball up to 90 mph, works to both sides of plate and shows sharp spin with late depth to curve ball

Perfect Game World Wood Bat

Mitchell Bratt, lhp, Toronto Blue Jays Scout Team

Bratt, a lefthander, has a very clean delivery and used an extended release to get good plane on his upper-80s fastball. He showed a lot of athleticism and knows how to spin his big-breaking curve ball. There is easy projection here and he showed the ability to get swing-and-miss when needed.

Prospects Live

LHP Mitchell Bratt

Newmarket HS 6’1 190 L/L

The top Canadian prospect in the 2021 draft, Bratt attacks hitters with a well-commanded low 90’s fastball, an above average curveball with sharp spin and an average changeup. Bratt sticks out for his command, control and poise on the mound. Results have simply been amazing. Hitters simply don’t reach base against him and he generates elite swing and miss. He has a loose, easy ¾ delivery with above average arm speed and should continue to tick up from a velocity standpoint.

As a pitchability lefty with upside in both frame and age (will still be 17 at the time of draft), Bratt will likely entice the eyes of scouts. Given the recent track record of advanced prep lefties, Bratt may be taken early enough to lure him away from a commitment to Florida State.

Grade: Rounds 4-6

2021 season in Statesboro, GA _ 3-1, 1.62 with Georgia Premier Academy Sox in eight games -- six starts. Walked 16 and struck out 59 in 30 1/3 innings. Opponents hit .130 (14-for-108) ... Allowed three homers.

2020 season _ Gave up three hits and two walks, striking out three in two innings in tie with Premier Scout Team .

2019 season _ In relief for Toronto Blue Jays Scout Team, he gave up one hit and a walk, striking out two in two innings in a win over the East Cobb Yankees ... Pitching in relief in a 4-2 loss to the Midland Redskins he gave up one hit and struck out a pair in two innings ... Had 21 strikeouts and 0.80 ERA at 16U Nationals championship ... Allowed three hits and zero walks, striking out eight in four innings in a win over Florida Burn ... Earned the win in 9-1 decision over East Cobb Colt .45’s allowing three base runners -- two hits, one walk -- striking out 13 batters in five innings

Honours 2021 season _ Preseason All American Canada/Puerto Rico - All Region 1st Team 2020 season _ Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All American Canada/Puerto Rico All Region 1st Team ... 2019 season _ All Tournament Team with Blue Jays Scout Team ... WWBA World Championship WWBA 2021 Grads or 16U National Championship All Tournament Team List.

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