Xzavion Curry Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

IP	5
ERA	0
WHIP	.6
BB/9	1.8
SO/9	5.4

Full name Xzavion Rashan Curry
Born 07/27/1998 in Orangeburg, SC
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Georgia Tech
Debut 08/15/2022
Drafted in the 7th round (220th overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2019 (signed for $125,000).

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Curry has worked as a starter for Georgia Tech his entire college career, tossing 57 innings with a 10.36 strikeouts per nine. His fastball sits in the lower 90s and tops out at 94 mph while also throwing two breaking pitches. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound righthander has a strong body and profiles more as a bullpen arm in pro ball.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech's Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets' rotation before being drafted by Cleveland. He broke out in 2021, rising through three levels to reach Double-A. He continued that progress in 2022 and made his major league debut in August.

Scouting Report: Curry has an undersized frame and doesn't have overpowering stuff. His fastball sits around 93 mph and reaches the mid 90s, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering. Curry has always thrown a lot of strikes, but upper-level hitters tested his control more than previous opponents.

The Future: Curry's profile in Cleveland's pitching ranks has risen precipitously since the start of the 2021 season. His style meshes well with the Guardians' approach and his stuff fits a starter's profile. Breaking into Cleveland's rotation remains difficult, however, and Curry will have to continue to prove himself. He'll start 2023 with Triple-A Columbus.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55. Curveball: 50. Slider: 55. Changeup: 45. Control: 50.
Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech’s Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets’ rotation for the next three years before being drafted by Cleveland. He didn’t pitch in 2019 after signing due to shoulder inflammation and the 2020 season was canceled, delaying his professional debut until 2021. He made up for lost time, pitching at three levels to end the season with Double-A Akron.

Scouting Report: Curry is undersized for a righthander and isn’t overpowering. His fastball sits in the low 90s, reaching 96 mph, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch exceptionally well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering but it needs to be more consistent. Curry’s whole arsenal plays up thanks to his plus control.

The Future: Curry’s breakout season significantly elevated his profile. While he doesn’t look like a traditional righthanded starter, he has a starter profile, and his style meshes well with the Guardians’ approach. He’ll start 2022 back in Akron.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech's Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets' rotation before being drafted by Cleveland. He broke out in 2021, rising through three levels to reach Double-A. He continued that progress in 2022 and made his major league debut in August.

Scouting Report: Curry has an undersized frame and doesn't have overpowering stuff. His fastball sits around 93 mph and reaches the mid 90s, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering. Curry has always thrown a lot of strikes, but upper-level hitters tested his control more than previous opponents.

The Future: Curry's profile in Cleveland's pitching ranks has risen precipitously since the start of the 2021 season. His style meshes well with the Guardians' approach and his stuff fits a starter's profile. Breaking into Cleveland's rotation remains difficult, however, and Curry will have to continue to prove himself. He'll start 2023 with Triple-A Columbus.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55. Curveball: 50. Slider: 55. Changeup: 45. Control: 50.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech's Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets' rotation before being drafted by Cleveland. He broke out in 2021, rising through three levels to reach Double-A. He continued that progress in 2022 and made his major league debut in August.

Scouting Report: Curry has an undersized frame and doesn't have overpowering stuff. His fastball sits around 93 mph and reaches the mid 90s, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering. Curry has always thrown a lot of strikes, but upper-level hitters tested his control more than previous opponents.

The Future: Curry's profile in Cleveland's pitching ranks has risen precipitously since the start of the 2021 season. His style meshes well with the Guardians' approach and his stuff fits a starter's profile. Breaking into Cleveland's rotation remains difficult, however, and Curry will have to continue to prove himself. He'll start 2023 with Triple-A Columbus.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55. Curveball: 50. Slider: 55. Changeup: 45. Control: 50.
BA Grade: 50/High

Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech&#39s Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets&#39 rotation for the next three years before being drafted by Cleveland. He didn&#39t pitch in 2019 after signing due to shoulder inflammation and the 2020 season was canceled, delaying his professional debut until 2021. He made up for lost time, pitching at three levels to end the season with Double-A Akron.

Scouting Report: Curry is undersized for a righthander and isn&#39t overpowering. His fastball sits in the low 90s, reaching 96 mph, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch exceptionally well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering but it needs to be more consistent. Curry&#39s whole arsenal plays up thanks to his plus control.

The Future: Curry&#39s breakout season significantly elevated his profile. While he doesn&#39t look like a traditional righthanded starter, he has a starter profile, and his style meshes well with the Guardians&#39 approach. He&#39ll start 2022 back in Akron.
Track Record: Curry in 2017 became the first true freshman to be Georgia Tech’s Opening Day starter since 1995. He was a stalwart in the Yellow Jackets’ rotation for the next three years before being drafted by Cleveland. He didn’t pitch in 2019 after signing due to shoulder inflammation and the 2020 season was canceled, delaying his professional debut until 2021. He made up for lost time, pitching at three levels to end the season with Double-A Akron.

Scouting Report: Curry is undersized for a righthander and isn’t overpowering. His fastball sits in the low 90s, reaching 96 mph, but it plays up thanks to its shape and spin rate. He locates the pitch exceptionally well and can generate swings and misses with it. He relies heavily on his fastball, but also mixes in two breaking balls and a changeup. His slider has above-average potential and is his best secondary offering but it needs to be more consistent. Curry’s whole arsenal plays up thanks to his plus control.

The Future: Curry’s breakout season significantly elevated his profile. While he doesn’t look like a traditional righthanded starter, he has a starter profile, and his style meshes well with the Guardians’ approach. He’ll start 2022 back in Akron.

Career Transactions

Cleveland Guardians sent RHP Xzavion Curry on a rehab assignment to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Guardians sent RHP Xzavion Curry on a rehab assignment to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Guardians recalled RHP Xzavion Curry, and from Columbus Clippers.
RHP Xzavion Curry changed number to 44.
Cleveland Guardians optioned RHP Xzavion Curry to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Guardians reassigned RHP Xzavion Curry to the minor leagues.