Garrett McDaniels

Garrett McDaniels, an emerging talent in Major League Baseball, plays as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Born on December 15, 1999, in Marion, South Carolina, McDaniels honed his skills at Pee Dee High School before advancing to Coastal Carolina for his college career. He made his professional debut on March 31, 2025. Standing at 6'2" and weighing 180 pounds, McDaniels is a left-handed pitcher, both in batting and throwing. He has shown potential in his early career, with notable pitching statistics. In the 2025 season, McDaniels played 10 games, all from the bullpen, and pitched a total of 10.2 innings. Despite not recording a win or loss, he maintained an ERA of 5.906 with 6 strikeouts. His WHIP stood at 1.9688, indicating room for improvement. McDaniels' pitching repertoire includes a slider, curveball, and sinker, with average release speeds of 85 mph, 80 mph, and 92.2 mph respectively. His slider shows an average release spin rate of 2458 RPM. McDaniels faced 50 batters in 2025, allowing 13 hits and 8 walks. His ability to induce groundballs is illustrated by his 19 groundball outs, contributing to a gofo (ground out to fly out) ratio of 6.333. Garrett McDaniels' early career statistics hint at his potential to develop into a formidable pitcher in the MLB, with a focus on refining his control and effectiveness on the mound.