John
Vanderploeg

9/7/16 - Verbally committed to St. Cloud State.

5.7.16 - 6-foot-2, 185-pound left-handed pitcher, solid average frame. Methodical delivery, tall and fall type, stays balanced. Long back swing arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball runs to arm side, sat 78-81 mph, touched 83 mph. Curveball has 1/7 shape, showed feel for the zone, 65-67 mph. Changeup plays with fading action, 72-76 mph.

5.1.16 - 6-foot-2, 185-pound left-handed pitcher. High ¾ arm slot, slight pause at the top of back swing, shorter draw. Fastball has sinking action, touched 85 mph, sat 81-83 mph. Curveball has slurve type feel, 10/4 plane, showed feel and action in the zone.

10.2.15 - 6-foot-2, 185-pound, left-handed pitcher with a lanky, projectable frame. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Slow paced, crossfire delivery with a closed landing. Creates a tough angle for LHH. Velocity will improve with a cleaned up front side and more consistent mechanics. Fastball sat 82-84 mph early on in the outing. Settled in at 80-81 mph. Curveball showed 1-7 shape with occasional 2-8 shape at 65-67 mph. Interesting follow in the Wisconsin 2017 Class.