PBR Future Games Player Spotlight : Nick Suspenzi

July 27, 2019
Jeff Opalewski
Executive Director

The PBR Future Games is the nation's premier exposure opportunity for players in the grad classes of 2021 & 2022. This will be the second Team Arizona to compete in the event. This year's event will take place July 31-August 3 at the LakePoint Sporting Community in Cartersville, GA. We will be highlighting each player in the days leading up to the event.

Scouting Report

1/27/19 - 5’11 155-pound athletic frame. Good arm speed, expect a jump in velo as strength develops. Loose, effortless arm action from a ¾ slot. Fastball up to 84 but jumps out of his hand due to the easiness of the arm action. Spins ball well with a slurvy breaking ball at 70-72, has a chance to be an above average pitch in the future, as velo increases. Threw change with good arm speed, fading away at 74 MPH, also a chance for another above average pitch

10/14/18 - 5-foot-10, 145 pound frame. Very young body. Has recebtly moved from Illinois and will impact the updated AZ prospect rankings. Suspenzi shows a loose, quick arm from a low 3/4 slot and it’s easy to project more velo down the line. He does have a tendency to work underneath the baseball and throw uphill with a low elbow. Fastball jumps out of the hand at 83 mph. Delivery is effortless. Changeup mimics fastball and has arm side fade at 74 mph. Curveball sat 63-65 mph with varying shape.

2/18/18 - 5-foot-8, 130 pound,lean, left handed hitting infielder, projectable frame. Balanced setup, minimal load, short stride, utilizes lower half. Short, compact bat path, present bat speed, smooth rhythm throughout. Exit velocity topped 75 mph from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped 78 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.31 laser timed 60.