Glenn Otto scouting report: Texas Rangers pitcher Glenn Otto threw 73 pitches in his MLB debut, representing just under .004% of the 18,391 pitches thrown by the Texas Rangers in 2021. These 73 pitches left Astros batters frustrated, and powered Otto to one of the most impressive pitching debuts in Rangers history. To get an impression of the pitches that compose Otto’s repertoire, let’s take a look at some of the data from his debut.
Throwing his four-seam fastball and slider more than 80% of the time, Otto operates off a two-pitch mix, which has led many to speculate his best long-term projection is in a bullpen role.