Orioles 2022 #26 Prospect Trace Bright - RHP

[Tony-OH]

Trace Bright
Throws: RHP
Age (as of Jun 30th): 21
2022 Level: FCL/A

Bio: This 6-foot-4 right-hander is all about projection after an inconsistent year at Auburn, but there is some upside here. A fast riser during his junior campaign at Auburn University, Bright sat 90-93 early in the season but ended up sitting 93-96, touching 97 by year’s end. The lanky righthander offsets that good fastball with a 79-81mph curveball, a hard breaking mid-80’s slider, and a well below average change. He was a workhorse in college making every start this past spring. He’s built like a starter with a nice easy fluid motion and his 95-96 looks effortless.

For Bright, his future is all about two things. Will the command come around and can he develop a usable change to defend against lefties? Can’t take too much out of his taste of pro ball at the end of last season, but hitters didn’t seem too comfortable against him, and there was very little loud contact off him.

Bright will be developed as a starter and he could very well be much higher on this list next year after his first full pro season. He may be the biggest sleeper in the 21-30 range on this list.

[btdart20]

We're at the point of the list where there are a ton of unknowns and turnover.  Bright was an upside draft this past year.  I wasn't sure where he'd slot into the system, but am glad to see your optimism on him heading into 2023!  

[LookinUp]

Very interesting.