BRODY HOPKINS RHP

Growing up, Hopkins was always known as TJ’s little brother. TJ Hopkins was a star athlete at Summerville (S.C.) High and went on to be a four-year outfield starter at South Carolina. Eventually, he became a major leaguer by spending 25 games with the 2023 Reds. Brody, who is five years younger, quickly made a name for himself as well.

- By J.J. COOPER

FB: 65. CB: 70. CHG: 45. SW: 55. CT: 65. CTL: 45. BA Grade: 60 Risk: Average. Adj: 50.

Born: January 18, 2002. B-T: R-R. HT: 6-4. WT: 200.

Drafted: Winthrop, 2023 (6th round).

Signed by: Terry McClure (Mariners).

TRACK RECORD: He was a baseball and football star—as a big-play wide receiver—in high school before heading to the College of Charleston as an outfielder who also pitched sporadically. After 50 games in the outfield and two on the mound for the Cougars, Hopkins transferred to Winthrop for the 2023 season, focused on pitching and saw his career take off. He was wild as a college pitcher, but his athleticism and stuff enticed the Mariners to draft him in the sixth round in that same year. In July 2024, Seattle sent him to the Rays as part of the return for outfielder Randy Arozarena. Hopkins took a step forward with his control in 2025, and was especially effective over the final two months at Double-A Montgomery. He struck out 32% of batters while allowing just four runs in his final six starts.