The Tomahawk Take Top 20 Prospects: 16-20

20. Alec Grosser, Right-Handed Pitcher

The 20 year-old Grosser was drafted in the 11th round in 2013 by the Braves from T.C. Williams high school in Alexandria, Virginia (of Remember the Titans fame). The 6’2, 190-lb pitcher has a low-90s fastball, slider, and changeup, which he mixes well with success in rookie ball the last two seasons.

He projects as a mid-rotation starter that could eat a ton of innings with an upside comparable of James Shields and more likely comparable of Bronson Arroyo or Aaron Harang. That’s a very valuable piece in a rotation to save the bullpen innings.

Grosser will start 2015 in Rome, most likely, but he could jump up quickly if he can keep his walk rate under 8% as he moves up to full-season ball.