The Rays once drafted a pitcher who they knew could fit in perfectly at the back of the pen and provide them with a credible option as a potential closer. He’s not huge, and he hasn’t been healthy of late, but what he does have is arguably the filthiest slider in the system.
No.43, RP Brandon Koch, 23 yrs old
Born: December 25th, 1993 in Royal Oak, MI
Height/Weight: 6’1” 205 lbs Bats/Throws: R/R
Signed: by the Rays after taken in 4th rd of 2015 draft for $437,500
Baseball America Rankings
- Ranked New York-Penn League #14 prospect in 2015
- Rays #19 prospect after the 2015 season
- Hasn’t been ranked in Top 30 since due to injury
Brandon Koch: Abilities
- Mid-90s fastball, reached 98 MPH
- Closer’s mentality and stuff
- Abilities notes: Koch knows his role and relishes every moment of it.