JT Quinn, born April 22, 2004, in Tampa, Florida, played at Berkeley Preparatory School under coach Richie Warren. By his senior year, he posted a dominant 9–2 record with a microscopic 1.02 ERA and 82 strikeouts, earning Florida All-State honors
Quinn landed at Ole Miss in 2023, where he made 17 appearances (12 starts), going 3–4 with a 6.83 ERA, 63 strikeouts, and a .281 batting average against In his sophomore year, he struggled with blisters and oblique issues, posting a 1–3 record and 8.84 ERA in limited action
Seeking a fresh start, Quinn transferred to the University of Georgia for 2025. At 6-foot-6 and 210 pounds, he immediately impressed. In 17 appearances (7 starts), he logged a 1–1 record with a stellar 2.75 ERA over 36 innings, striking out 49, walking 16, and holding hitters to a .184 average He also notched a save versus Auburn and picked up a win in relief against Texas A&M His strong season earned him a spot on the SEC Academic Honor Roll
Pitching for the Chatham Anglers, Quinn tallied a 2.57 ERA in 14 innings with 25 strikeouts and just 2 walks, dominated with nine K’s in one outing, and showed elite strike-zone control and pitch repertoire
In Competitive Balance Round B of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Baltimore Orioles selected Quinn at #69 overall . Valued at approximately $1.22 million slot money , he was viewed as a high-upside talent thanks to a mid-90s fastball (topping out at 98 mph) with arm-side run, a sharp slider, and a developing curveball MLB.com noted his ‘fringy control’ and the need to refine his offspeed game if he’s to stick as a starter
According to Orioles Hangout, Quinn carries a scouting grade of 60 fastball, 55 slider, 40 curve, 45 control — overall a mid-45 prospect. The key to his pro future: developing consistency, strike-throwing, and potentially cementing a starting role
- Frame & Mechanics: At 6′6″, his high three-quarters arm slot creates plane and angle. He pitches exclusively from the stretch and his delivery has stabilized since arriving at Georgia
- Arsenal: A hard fastball that can induce swings and misses up in the zone or grounders; his mid-80s slider is a reliable put-away pitch. The curve is still fringe and changeup usage limited
- Control & Strategy: Will need to polish control and pitch sequencing. High strikeout rate in college shows potential; Cape performance underscores his ability to dominate with command
Baltimore’s draft strategy focused heavily on college arms with projection and polish—Quinn fits that mold. Their decision to use a top-70 pick on a reliever-turned-starter shows they believe in his upside .
Quinn begins his pro journey in the Orioles’ minor league system, likely as a bullpen option with heavy deliberate development. His fastball-slider combo gives him velo and swing-and-miss upside, while refinement of offspeed and consistency could unlock rotation potential.
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