- Full name James Arnold
- Born 03/21/2004 in Tampa, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 165 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Jesuit
Top Rankings
Draft Prospects
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School: Florida State Committed: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.3
Arnold last year pitched his way to a modest 6.34 ERA before enjoying a great summer in the Cape Cod League in which he sported a 2.95 ERA with 21 strikeouts across 18.1 innings. Arnold attacks from a low three-quarter slot and his stuff has ticked up since last spring. His fastball was up to 95 mph in the fall with upwards of 21 inches of run, while his slider continues to flash plus with plenty of sweep. Arnold this spring will be in the Seminoles’ weekend rotation and could see his stock soar with a strong season. -
School: Florida State
Outside of Chase Burns, Arnold was the best pitcher in the ACC this season. He pitched his way to a 2.98 ERA with a whopping 159 strikeouts to just 26 walks across 105.2 innings. Arnold attacks from a low three-quarter slot and his stuff has taken a major step forward. His fastball has been up to 97 mph in the fall with upwards of 21 inches of run, and it explodes out of his low release height. In addition to his thunderous heater, Arnold’s slider is a bonafide plus pitch with plenty of sweep and sharpness. He is the leader in the clubhouse right now to be the first arm off the board.
