The Cleveland Guardian picked Oklahoma State pitcher commit Braylon Doughty in the 2024 MLB Draft. He must now decide whether to pursue a professional career or continue his education.
The right-hander recently completed his senior season at Chaparral (CA) High School. He was voted the Southwestern League MVP after guiding the Pumas to the playoffs last season.
Doughty recorded a 1.11 ERA for the season with a 4-3 record, as reported by MaxPreps. He is ranked as the No. 36 prospect in the draft by MLB Pipeline and No. 49 overall by Baseball America.
The 18-year-old has a fastball that exceeds 95 mph, making him an intriguing prospect for direct entry into the MLB. His performance last summer caught the attention of scouts, and he continued to impress this spring.
If Doughty chooses to attend college, he will join an Oklahoma State team that finished the past season with a 42-19 record. He would need to play three seasons before becoming eligible for the MLB Draft again in 2027.
MLB Draft analysts have shared their insights on Braylon Doughty. According to MLB.com, although Doughty isn’t very tall at 6-foot-1, his strength and athleticism on the mound are impressive.
“Though Doughty isn’t all that big at 6-foot-1, he is compact, strong, and extremely athletic on the mound,” the report stated. “He has a quick arm that fires fastballs up to 96-97 mph with life and solid command. He misses bats with it and even more so with his power low-80s curve that tops 3,000 rpm and features tight break. He has an 83-85 mph slider with two-plane late lateral movement, and some believe both breaking pitches could be plus in time. He has some feel for a changeup but doesn’t throw it much.
“Doughty’s athleticism helps him consistently find the strike zone, especially given his power repertoire. Those who were around him at the Area Code Games also noted his strong makeup and eagerness to learn about pitching, traits he would take to Oklahoma State if the Draft doesn’t go his way. Since he’s shown he can dominate like he did late last summer, he may never make it to campus, with his name being mentioned in early-round discussions.”
