Matt Ager

TYLER GEBB RHP entering Transfer Portal -6’5” true freshman -85-89 T90 -57.1 inn. | 21 app. | 2 starts -4-4 W/L w/ 3 saves -5x Big West pitcher of the week nominee -Playing summer ball in the NWL for the @laxloggers -contact @ 925-789-9049 @j_nashed @FlatgroundApp

College Baseball finally gets put on ESPN2 and we get an all-time awkward moment 😂😂😂

"To round out the top 10 [College Prospects For The 2025 MLB Draft], I’m rolling with who I believe to be the best arm that not many people have heard of to this point." - @PeterGFlaherty 👀 (📽️: @UCSB_Baseball)

Shifting focus to 2025, RHP Tyler Bremner (@UCSB_Baseball) is one of my favorite College arms in the class. As a freshman, Bremner split time between the bullpen and the rotation and pitched his way to a modest 5.37 ERA with an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio of 80-to-17 across 55.1 innings. Bremner has a lean, athletic build at 6'2" and 180-lbs. He has room to fill out physically and as he does, his already-electric stuff will only tick up. Bremner has a low maintenance, under control operation with present arm speed. He attacks hitters from a high-three quarter slot and his fastball sits in the 93-96 range and tops out at 98. It has elite riding life (averaged over 21" of IVB in '23) and is most effective when located in the top-half of the zone. Between its velocity and shape, it is a 60-grade offering. He boasts two quality secondary offerings in a mid-80s changeup and low-80s slider. Bremner’s changeup is the more polished of the two, but his sweeping slider has plus potential. In 2023, Bremner’s changeup generated an impressive 48% miss rate. He has advanced feel for the offering, and he will throw it to both left and righthanded hitters. It plays well off his mid-90s fastball and flashes big time late tumbling life and some fade to the arm side. Bremner threw his slider just 12% of the time in 2023, but it has the chance to be a true out pitch in the future. It features ample late sweeping life as well as some depth, and is a real weapon especially against righthanded hitters. It has reportedly taken a step forward this fall and could be a lethal offering in 2024. Between his plus control, low effort delivery, and the chance to have three plus or better pitches, Bremner profiles as a starter professionally. He has a chance to become a household name this spring and with two strong seasons pitching in the rotation, Bremner has 1st Round upside in 2025. (📽️: @UCSB_Baseball)

RHP Matt Ager (@UCSB_Baseball) this spring will headline an outstanding UCSB pitching staff. Jumped into the rotation full time last spring and was fantastic, pitching his way to a 3.12 ERA with 115 K to just 26 BB across 92.1 IP. Was an All-Big West First Team selection and earned a spot on Team USA. Great frame at 6’5” and 210-pounds with some thickness in the lower-half. Easy operation without much effort, attacks from a high-3/4 slot. FB sits in the 92-95 MPH range, regularly touches 96. Averages almost 2400 rpm on the pitch and it shows riding life through the zone. At its best when located in the top-half of the zone. 55-grade offering right now. Ager’s calling card is his low-80s SL that in 2023 held opposing hitters to a .156 average and generated a 41% miss rate. He has advanced feel for the pitch and it has plenty of tight sweeping action. Comfortably a 60 right now. He’s also flashed a mid-70s CB that has big shape. With another strong spring in the rotation, Ager will be well on his way to a top-2 round selection.

Keep an eye on UC Santa Barbara 3B Zander Darby next spring. I think he's got another gear in him. Exceptional feel for the strike zone and budding slug. 83% Contact% and 90% Z-Contact% in 2023. Just a ~17% Chase% too. Healthy batted-ball data, mostly solid average EVs, but it's to all-fields with some flashy peaks. It's a physical frame with consistent triggers at the plate and a short, left-handed stroke that should play at the next level. For the most part he recognizes and covers every pitch too. Did it with a wood bat this summer posting a .288/.383/.465 slash for Y-D on the Cape. Fringy runner, but good internal clock on the dirt and enough arm strength to stay away from first base with continued reps. The Gauchos have another loaded roster, especially on the mound in 2024. Scouts are going to get a lot of looks at Darby and he could be a guy who gets some helium as the spring rolls on.

One of my favorite catchers in this year’s Draft is Ryan Stafford (@CalPolyBSB). Excellent track record on both sides of the baseball. After a Freshman All-American season in ‘22, Stafford last spring hit .313/.393/.500 with 20 2B, 7 HR, and 44 RBI. Also hit .312 in 22 games on the Cape and .345 with Team USA. Relaxed setup in the box, stands almost completely upright with a slightly open front side. Small stride with minimal movement. Very level, line drive-oriented stroke. Excellent job of keeping the barrel in the hitting zone. All fields approach with advanced barrel awareness and plus bat-to-ball skills (90% IZ contact rate). Would put a 60 on the hit tool. Really stands out defensively. Across two seasons at Cal Poly, Stafford has thrown out 22-of-50 (44%) of potential base stealers and allowed just 5 passed balls. Good athlete, moves really well laterally and does an outstanding job of corralling balls in the dirt. Strong, accurate throwing arm to all bases. Plus defender overall. Extremely levelheaded, slow heartbeat type of player. Top-100 overall upside this July.

can't stop watching this @clewis_22 knuckleball 😍

It's pictures like this that remind @NorCalU1 and I why this whole thing is so rewarding @NorCalBaseball alum @mattager1 @ryan_stafford17 @RodneyGreen2021 playing together on the @USABaseball national team. Great players and great teammates.

Congratulations to our very own @mattager1 🇺🇸 #SummerChos

SUNDSTROM LAUNCHES A 2-RUN BOMB HITTING THE TROLLEY🤯 #GoChos

”I Love how Armored Heat introduces a variety of exercises and progressions throughout their program. MY ARM HAS NEVER FELT BETTER!” - Matt Ager ⚾️ UC Santa Barbara

Congratulations @mattager1 on being named the Big West Pitcher of the Week! #GoChos

Pitchers can field too, right? @mattager1 T7 | Gauchos 4 - Roadrunners 1 #GoChos

@PeppBaseball @Jackbasseer Totally got that one @Jackbasseer

INTERVIEW | Hear from @Jackbasseer on hitting his first collegiate home run … plus some fun shenanigans from the squad! 😎 #WavesUp

I’m excited to announce that I will be furthering my academic and athletic career at the University of San Francisco. Thank you to my coaches, family and friends who helped me get to this point. Go Dons🔰

I would like to announce commitment to play baseball at UC Riverside. I would like to thank coach Johnson and coach Burns for believing in me. I would like to thank my parents and coaches that have helped me along the way, especially my brother who I am excited to play with.💛💙

.@clewis_22 and @mattager1 team up for the first shutout win of the season for No. 10 UCSB! 🔥 #GoGauchos | #ChoTime

Tired of just going through the motions with your Arm Care?? Come talk to us 🔥🔥 @mattager1 has been one of the most dedicated and consistent athletes in the Armored Heat Family and it is paying off!!

@njput66 @UCSB_Baseball @coachferg @coach_oliveira Cant wait putty❤️

I am extremely excited to announce that I will be furthering my academic and athletic career at UC Santa Barbara. I want to thank my family, coaches, and teammates who have helped me get to this point. Fired up to be a Gaucho! #GoChos💙💛@UCSB_Baseball @coachferg @coach_oliveira