CJ Bott is a sneaky-valuable UCLA righty who already proved he can miss bats in pressure pockets
In the 2025 season, CJ Bott went 2-1 with a 5.00 ERA over 27.0 innings, but the bigger story is how he earned trust fast: 21 appearances, three starts, and a strong debut stretch with six straight outings without an earned run. He’s a 6-foot-2, 200-pound RHP who works like a reliever but can spot-start, and UCLA has already used him in meaningful spots against quality competition. The fit? If your team wants a fearless, versatile arm with starter/bullpen flexibility, Bott is absolutely worth caring about.
