Brad Pacheco

Role: #4 Statrer
Risk: Extreme – Pacheco has pitched 17 innings of pro ball in addition to some unofficial games the last two seasons. They were a good 17 innings, but he has the normal warts of a complex level pitcher and has solid, but not overwhelming stuff. 
Summary: Injuries kept Pacheco off a mound all of last season and delayed his pro debut until July 19 of 2024. He is solid, so despite his short stature, he looks like a starting pitcher. He mostly repeats his delivery well, coming from a three quarters slot. His fastball comes out easy and looks to have good ride on it, sitting mostly 91 to 94 and touching 95. He has a big breaking curveball that is at its best in the upper 70s, and upper minors hitters will likely get less fooled on the big loopy ones.. His changeup is a work in progress, he will throw some firm ones with little movement and separation, but will flash some good armside fade and feel for the pitch. He is a strong candidate down the road for the Phillies’ full suite of extra pitches, including a distinct sinker and some sort of east-west breaking ball. His command can be a bit spotty and he will miss high and armside with all of his pitches, and despite the movement profile, he looks more comfortable spotting his fastball down in the zone. Really, Pacheco is a good foundation on which to build an interesting pitcher, and he has shown good potential in his small sample size.
2025 Outlook: Pacheco will move stateside next season, and given the new FCL schedule he could pitch in the FCL to open the year and finish in the Florida State League if he has the innings left.