Drew Thorpe

Drew Thorpe, an MLB pitcher, was born on October 1, 2000, in St. George, Utah. He attended Desert Hills High School and later played college baseball at Cal Poly. Thorpe was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2022 MLB Draft, selected in the second round with the 22nd pick. He made his professional debut on June 11, 2024. As a starting pitcher, Thorpe's MLB profile highlights his role as a right-handed thrower with a left-handed batting stance. In the 2024 season, he played 9 games, starting all of them, and recorded a 3-3 win-loss record. His pitching statistics included an ERA of 5.481 over 44.1 innings pitched, with a WHIP of 1.2632. Thorpe allowed 35 hits, 21 walks, and struck out 25 batters. His strongest performance came at Comerica Park, where he pitched 6 innings without conceding a run. Thorpe's pitching style is diverse, featuring a mix of changeups, sliders, and four-seam fastballs. His changeup averaged a release speed of 81.6 mph with a spin rate of 2114.0 RPM, while his fastball averaged 91.0 mph. Thorpe's performance on the field is complemented by his fielding skills as a pitcher, with a fielding percentage of .929. Despite facing challenges, including a few high ERA games, his perseverance and adaptability have marked his journey in MLB.