"Although Sykora was drafted in the third round, he signed for $2.5 million, which ranked about 40th among first-year players in the 2023 draft. Travis was previously committed to the University of Texas and required a hefty investment to forgo his eligibility. Standing at 6-foot-6, 232 pounds, Sykora is a physical presence on the mound. His windup is "jumpy" and tends to work quickly on the mound."
"He strikes out many batters and walks very few. In his first season with Fredericksburg, Sykora started 20 games and had a 2.33 ERA through 85 innings. He struck out 129 batters and walked just 27. He allowed two home runs and recorded a WHIP of 0.91 and an OPP BA of .168. He was one of the most dominant pitchers in the Carolina League at just 19."
Travis Sykora is the 49th overall prospect on MLB.com's Top 100 and was drafted in the third round of the 2023 draft out of high school, signing for $2.5 million after previously committing to the University of Texas. He stands 6-foot-6 and 232 pounds, uses a quick, "jumpy" windup, and generates many strikeouts with few walks. In 20 starts for Fredericksburg he posted a 2.33 ERA in 85 innings with 129 strikeouts, a 0.91 WHIP and .168 opposing batting average. In 2025 he reached AA with a 1.79 ERA in 45.1 innings and 79 strikeouts before undergoing Tommy John surgery in August and likely missing the 2026 season; recovery is expected.
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