Houston Astros Prospect Profile: Ryan Forcucci
Ryan Forcucci – RHP
HT/WT: 6’3″/205 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: UC San Diego | DOB: 12/02/02
Overview:
Forcucci is a right-handed pitcher listed at 6’3″ and 205 lbs that the Astros selected in the third round of the 2024 draft. The 22-year-old only made five starts in 2024, but was dominant posting a 2.16 ERA with 37 K in 25 innings. He has a mid 90s fastball that tops at 97 and a wipeout slider in the 80s. The only question is durability, but when he is on the field he has pitched well.
He was seen as a potential first rounder early in the season but Tommy John surgery caused him to slide. He’s back healthy now and has been pitching in West Palm Beach this off-season. He has above average command and knowing the Astros system, his pitching repertoire will look different than it did back in 2024. He has the makings to be an above-average starter and could show it in 2026.
Baseball America had the following to say about Forcucci: “It’s hard to know what changes have been made or how Forcucci’s stuff has returned since his surgery. Prior to his injury, Forcucci relied heavily on a fastball and slider heavy approach. His four-seam fastball sat 93-94 mph and touched 97 with plus ride from a lower release height. His slider sits in the mid-80s with gyro-cut shape. Forcucci matches his slider release point well with his fastball and also throws it for strikes. Forcucci’s firm upper-80s changeup flashed average potential with good vertical separation off of his heater. Forcucci shows above-average command of his arsenal with pitchability.”
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