Kris Bubic Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects
Emily Bell TRACK RECORD: One of five college pitchers taken by the Royals on the first day of the 2018 draft, Bubic led the minors with 185 strikeouts in 2019 and jumped straight from high Class A to the majors in 2020. He made a favorable impression on manager Mike Matheny in spring training with his approach and demeanor and held his own after his callup, logging a 4.32 ERA with a strikeout rate of 8.8 per nine innings over 10 starts despite the massive jump in level.
SCOUTING REPORT: Bubic is a polished lefthander who relies on his ability to mix and locate three pitches. His fastball sits 90-92 mph and can touch 94. The pitch itself is unremarkable, but it pairs well with an above-average changeup in the low 80s he’s able to keep down in the zone. Bubic’s curveball is his third pitch, but it was his most effective offering in the majors as an average pitch with 1-to-7 shape and solid bite. Bubic has a strong, durable body and generates some deception by hiding the ball in his delivery. He has the potential for above-average control but did not show it in the majors.
THE FUTURE: Bubic has a chance to settle in as a solid, back-end starter as long as he sharpens his command and control. He’s in the mix for a rotation spot in 2021.
