Noah Yoder stands out as a dominant presence on the mound. The 6-foot-6, 225-pound right-handed prep pitcher consistently reaches 98 mph with his fastball, pairing his imposing frame with an intriguing pitch mix. His quality arsenal and considerable upside have made him a favorite among scouts.
Yoder, a Virginia native, is regarded as one of the top high school pitching prospects for July’s MLB draft and is a potential early-round selection.
The righty throws a fastball, curveball, slider, changeup and sinker from an over-the-top arm slot. He boasts starter traits with the potential to have at least two above-average pitches in his fastball and curveball.
Yoder, who also plays basketball, is athletic for his size and moves smoothly on the mound. As he prepares for his senior season, Yoder is working on his slider and changeup to develop a reliable third pitch.
Learn about Yoder’s development in high school, skill set, commitment to Duke and status as a top prospect.
You also can listen to the interview with Noah Yoder via Spotify here.
Dan Zielinski III has covered the MLB draft for 10 years. He has interviewed 580 of the top draft prospects in that period, including four No. 1 overall picks. Multiple publications, including Baseball America, USA Today, MLB.com, The Arizona Republic and The Dallas Morning News, have quoted his work, while he has appeared on radio stations as a “MLB draft expert.” Follow him on Twitter @DanZielinski3.
