P Justin Buchanan #27
Austin Desperados ABA
Age: 23 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Normal
04/15/2026
 OA: 40 POT: 40
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P JUSTIN BUCHANAN #27 - AGE: 23 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: NORMAL
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 45 45 50 50
Movement 45 45 45 45
Control 45 45 50 45
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 45 50
Slider 50 55
Changeup 45 55
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 92-94 Mph
Stamina 35
Suggested Role Starter
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 35
Defense 65
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 25
Stealing Ability: 25
Baserunning Inst.: 20
Sacrifice Bunt: 65
Bunt for Hit: 25
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
Justin is a leader in the locker room and is tough and will ask for the ball even when he is hurting, but he is not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Birthday:06/11/2002
Born in:Richardson, TX
Nationality:American
Height:6' 6"
Weight:210 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Major League Contract
Salary:$14,600
Signed Through:2026 Season
Major Service:None, 59 Days
Service This Yr:12 Days
40-Man Service:None, 59 Days
Pro Service:4 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2022, 17th Pick in Round 10
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2025 Austin - ABA 22 9 0 1 4 0 5.51 16.1 22 10 10 4 6 17 0 0 1.71 .383 6.08 -0.2 84
Total ABA 9 0 1 4 0 5.51 16.1 22 10 10 4 6 17 0 0 1.71 .383 6.08 -0.2 84
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2022 Cowley County Community College - JUCO 19 11 11 3 2 0 3.88 53.1 67 25 23 4 20 37 0 0 1.63 .360 4.66 1.1 139
2022 St. Louis - AA 19 15 15 4 7 0 3.32 103.0 84 39 38 13 19 72 3 1 1.00 .233 3.52 1.5 108
2024 Laredo - AAA 21 29 22 7 5 0 3.70 141.0 140 69 58 12 46 97 0 0 1.32 .294 4.18 2.0 116
2025 Laredo - AAA 22 36 2 4 5 3 2.92 61.2 53 22 20 11 16 59 0 0 1.12 .256 4.21 -0.1 126
Total AAA 65 24 11 10 3 3.46 202.2 193 91 78 23 62 156 0 0 1.26 .284 4.19 119.2
Total AA 15 15 4 7 0 3.32 103.0 84 39 38 13 19 72 3 1 1.00 .233 3.52 108.0
Total AJUCO 11 11 3 2 0 3.88 53.1 67 25 23 4 20 37 0 0 1.63 .360 4.66 139.1
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2025 Austin - ABA P 9 0 1 0 0 1 0 1.000 16.1 0.55 +0.4 .000
TOTAL P 9 0 1 0 0 1 0 1.000 16.1 0.55 +0.4 .000
PLAYER HISTORY
01/20/2022 Joined the Cowley County Community College Tigers.
03/23/2022 Injured (forearm soreness),day-to-day for one week.
06/07/2022 Released by the Cowley County Community College Tigers.
06/07/2022 Drafted in the 2022 first-year player draft (Round 10, Pick 17, 236th overall pick) by the Austin Desperados.
07/22/2022 Pitches a NO-HITTER against the London Tigers with 8 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
08/24/2022 Injured (torn rotator cuff),out for 11-12 months.
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (45); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 40 (50).
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (45); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 40 (50).
03/02/2023 Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 10 months.
08/09/2023 Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 7-8 months.
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (45); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 45 (50).
04/02/2024 Injured (flu-like symptoms),day-to-day for 2 days.
09/11/2024 Injured (hamstring strain),out for 6 weeks.
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 50 (50).
03/06/2025 Injured (hamstring soreness),day-to-day for 2 days.
09/18/2025 Injured (ruptured ulnar collateral ligament),out for 12 months.
11/22/2025 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $14,600.
01/01/2026 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 45 (50).
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