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Cal Poly’s 6’7” lefty Chris Downs is one of the Big West’s tougher arms to evaluate.
High-80s fastball, nasty slider, room for more.
Could he be a draft riser in 2026?
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High-80s fastball, nasty slider, room for more.
Could he be a draft riser in 2026?
Read the full profile 👉 bigwestdugout.com/2025/09/06/p...
#BigWest #MLBDraft #CalPolyBaseball
Player Profile: Chris Downs – LHP, Cal Poly
Christopher Downs, a promising 6’7″ left-handed pitcher from Cal Poly, showcases an intriguing mix of size and pitching finesse despite a modest fastball velocity in the high-80s. His strong …
bigwestdugout.com
September 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Cal Poly’s 6’7” lefty Chris Downs is one of the Big West’s tougher arms to evaluate.
High-80s fastball, nasty slider, room for more.
Could he be a draft riser in 2026?
Read the full profile 👉 bigwestdugout.com/2025/09/06/p...
#BigWest #MLBDraft #CalPolyBaseball
High-80s fastball, nasty slider, room for more.
Could he be a draft riser in 2026?
Read the full profile 👉 bigwestdugout.com/2025/09/06/p...
#BigWest #MLBDraft #CalPolyBaseball
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I'm not sure how to evaluate Cal Poly lefty Christopher Downs. Fastball in the high eighties, but at 6'7" with good down-mound extension, I have to think someone's going to want to take a shot at mining more out of it. Slider has a +40% whiff rate, and the changeup is effective, too.
September 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I'm not sure how to evaluate Cal Poly lefty Christopher Downs. Fastball in the high eighties, but at 6'7" with good down-mound extension, I have to think someone's going to want to take a shot at mining more out of it. Slider has a +40% whiff rate, and the changeup is effective, too.
Hawai’i shortstop Elijah Ickes emerged as a Cape Cod League All-Star, pairing elite defense with improved power. After an .821 OPS season in the Big West, Ickes hit .282 with five homers on the Cape, boosting his profile as a top 2026 MLB Draft prospect.
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Player Profile: Elijah Ickes – SS, Hawai’i
Hawai’i shortstop Elijah Ickes emerged as a Cape Cod League All-Star with Orleans, pairing elite defense with improved power. After an .821 OPS season in the Big West, Ickes hit .282 with five home…
bigwestdugout.com
August 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Hawai’i shortstop Elijah Ickes emerged as a Cape Cod League All-Star, pairing elite defense with improved power. After an .821 OPS season in the Big West, Ickes hit .282 with five homers on the Cape, boosting his profile as a top 2026 MLB Draft prospect.
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The 2025 draft class is pretty much set to make their pro debuts, but first, @eephustosser.bsky.social looks back over the last year to see how the Big West class of 2024 has fared since the draft.
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Where Are the Big West’s 2024 Draftees Now?
This article checks in on the Big West’s 2024 MLB draftees and undrafted signees, highlighting their first year in professional baseball. Organized by school, it provides current team assignments, …
bigwestdugout.com
July 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The 2025 draft class is pretty much set to make their pro debuts, but first, @eephustosser.bsky.social looks back over the last year to see how the Big West class of 2024 has fared since the draft.
bigwestdugout.com/2025/07/27/w...
bigwestdugout.com/2025/07/27/w...