CALL-UPS: July 3-9, 2018
Jul 9 2018
Photo: Corbin Burnes (RHP, MIL)
(Contributing writers: Chris Blessing, Rob Gordon, Nick Richards, Matthew St-Germain, and Andy Smith
July 9, 2018
Corbin Burnes (RHP, MIL)
An under-the-radar, fourth-round signing out of St. Mary’s in 2014, Burnes has moved fast for a non-blue-chip starter, dominating each level he’s appeared at with both velocity and pitchability. Based on just raw movement and velocity measurements, none of Burnes’ three pitches grade as true plus, but his solidly plus control of three 55-grade pitches makes them all play near or at plus. His fastball can touch high-90s, but he gets real sinking life on the pitch in the low-90s velocity band, leading to a career of +50% GB rates, while holding mid-90s late into games....
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Callups
Mar 26 2026 3:06am
NL West Opening Day Callups for March 25: Andrew Hoffmann (RHP, ARI), TJ Rumfield (1B, COL), Alex Freeland (IF, LAD), Bradgley Rodriguez (RHP, SD), Caleb Kilian (RHP, SF), Jared Oliva (OF, SF) & Daniel Susac (C, SF)
Mar 26 2026 3:05am
Mar 26 2026 3:05am
The AL West does not have any of MLB's elite prospects, but several rookies may be of interest in your fantasy leagues.
Mar 26 2026 3:04am
Mar 26 2026 3:04am
NL Central Opening Day Callups for March 26, led by Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt.
Mar 26 2026 3:03am
Mar 26 2026 3:03am
Mar 26 2026 3:02am
