Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Slade Cecconi, Cleveland Guardians RHP, has shown significant improvement after a rough start to the 2026 season. After opening 0-4 with a 6.23 ERA, he has won two consecutive starts. His breakthrough came when he identified and corrected his curveball grip, which is his signature pitch. In his most recent start against the Angels (May 12), Cecconi posted a season-best seven strikeouts over four scoreless innings, including a memorable strikeout of Mike Trout on his signature quick pitch. He also earned a win against the Royals (May 7), allowing just two runs over 5.1 innings. Cecconi's confidence is high, and his pitching mix (fastball, cutter, sinker, curveball) is working effectively when he's locked in.
Strengths
- + Season-best seven strikeouts vs Angels
- + Two consecutive wins after 0-4 start
- + Identified and corrected curveball grip issue
- + Four scoreless innings vs Angels
- + Struck out Mike Trout on signature quick pitch
- + Improved pitch mix effectiveness (fastball, cutter, sinker, curveball)
- + Strong mental resilience and competitive mindset
- + Getting weak contact when locked in
- + Effective pitch sequencing with catcher Bo Naylor
- + Avoiding home runs in recent starts
About
Slade Cecconi is a sp for the Cleveland Guardians.
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