Ellwanger was a notable prospect prior to the 2023 draft and slipped due to signability challenges. He was taken by the Nats in the 19th round and is their type of prep power arm. It’s an intriguing combination of size, stuff, and refinement needed, particularly on the secondary pitches and with his control.

Ellwanger stands 6’5, 205, it’s a lean frame with more strength to add. Even so, he can run his fastball up into the high 90s with good ride and armside run. There’s a good curveball present too, an above average pitch, with a slider and changeup that haven’t proven to be as effective. Strike throwing has also been a challenge for Ellwanger, at times. Despite too many free passes (13.9% as conference toruney play gets underway), he’s performed solidly in 2025. It’s a 3.29 FIP and 31.8 K%. 

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