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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Luis Gastelum is a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher in Triple-A for the St. Louis Cardinals for the first time in his professional career. Through 14 appearances, he has posted a 2.16 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings pitched. His calling card is an elite changeup graded as a 70 by Baseball Savant. MLB.com analysts (Sam Dykstra, Jim Callis, and Jonathan Mayo) identified Gastelum as a potential future closer for the Cardinals. While command remains an area for improvement with 12 walks already this season, he has demonstrated the ability to navigate these control issues effectively.
Strengths
- + Elite changeup (70-grade by Baseball Savant)
- + Excellent 2.16 ERA in Triple-A (14 appearances)
- + Strong strikeout production (14 K in 16.2 IP)
- + Identified as potential future closer by MLB.com analysts
- + First time in Triple-A showing immediate success
- + Ability to navigate control issues despite walks
Weaknesses
- - Command needs improvement (12 walks in 16.2 IP)
- - High walk rate could limit effectiveness at higher levels
- - Limited track record at Triple-A level (early in season)
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Luis Gastelum is a rp for the St Louis Cardinals.
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