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IP Showcase: The Top Arms Part 2

Many intriguing arms took the mound in late February at PBR's latest showcase at the Inside Performance facility in North Vancouver. However, a number of these prospects have yet to commit to post-secondary institutions where they can further their baseball and academic opportunities. This will be the second of three articles, with this specific piece highlighting the best-uncommitted arms in the province that were at IP.

Jed DeCooman RHP / OF / N/A, BC / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 9 / POS: 4 Top Velo at IP- 88 mph DeCooman is one of the most exciting prospects in the 2021 class, showing a lot of promise both on the mound and at the plate. The North Shore Twins product uses his 6-foot-4 lengthy frame well to generate a fastball that sits consistently at 86-88 mph. At just 185 pounds, the 16-year old has a lot of room to fill out and add more velocity in the next year here. DeCooman has already increased 3-4 ticks on his fastball from last summer, where he was usually around 81-84 mph. The righty complements the heater with an effective mid 70's changeup and a low 70's breaking ball that's a work in progress. DeCooman was utterly dominant last year in Junior PBL, striking out 82 hitters in just 50.2 innings while compiling a 1.24 ERA. But he did surrender 32 walks, so DeCooman will need to sharpen his command as he continues to physically mature. By this summer even, we could see the youngster touching 90 mph. He will be a close arm to watch for colleges south of the border and even pro scouts for the 2021 draft if he continues to develop at this rate.

Dominic Hambley RHP / 3B / NA, BC / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 3 Top Velo at IP- 92.3 mph Hambley lit up some eyes at Inside Performance, living up to expectations with his heavy low 90's heater. The Victoria native easily sits at 91-92 mph, flashing 93 in past outings. Also just 16-years old, the 6-foot-2, 225 pounds right-hander has arguably the best arm in the 2021 class, currently ranked second behind just Micah Bucknam, who is committed to the University of Washington. Hambley commands his fastball very well but does struggle with throwing his curveball and changeup for strikes at times. However, both offerings carry a ton of potential, generating major league averages in terms of spin rate. With that being said, if he can learn to command the breaking ball and change, Hambley should be a can't-miss prospect for next year's draft while also attracting the interest of many top schools in the US.

Caleb Cassie 1B / RHP / Sands, BC / 2020 Top Velo at IP- 86 mph Cassie is another two-way player who carries promise at both positions. The 6 foot 3 RHP sat 83-85 mph at Inside Performance, touching 86. He's quite upper-body based in his delivery so if he learns how to use his lower half more efficiently, Cassie should see a couple of ticks added on the heater. The Langley Blaze product also throws a changeup that sits in the low to mid 70's. He has great command, walking just 14 hitters in 73.2 innings pitched last summer, while posting a 2.09 ERA. At the plate, he flashes power from time to time, smacking ten doubles and four homers during the 2019 campaign. Cassie would be a perfect fit for a college looking for a two-way guy who can swing it well and throw strikes on the mound.

Gavin Pringle RHP / NA, BC / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 5 Top Velo at IP- 87 mph Pringle is the top uncommitted arm left in the 2020 class, flashing a high 80's fastball while touching 90 on occasion. At IP, he was just 86-87 mph, but he has been very consistent with his velocity in the past. At T12 in September, Pringle was 87-89 mph, while also possessing a feel for a mid 70's breaking ball. His three-quarter arm slot results in the curveball being more of a slurve, but it has a late break and has served as one of his best pitches. The changeup is also an effective offering, giving him a solid three-pitch mix. At 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, he probably won't grow much more, but Pringle should add more velocity as he gains more arm strength. He's been a reliable starter across the board, impressing with the Victoria Eagles while also pitching meaningful innings in the Canada Cup and with the Junior National Team. Pringle would be a great addition for any school looking for a competitor who can eat up innings and fill up the strike zone.

Owen Harriott LHP / Langley, BC / 2021 Top Velo at IP- 84 Harriott moved from Red Deer to the Langley Blaze to further his baseball opportunities and early on, he looks to be heading in the right direction. The 2021 grad comfortably sits 83-84 mph from the left side, while also throwing a mid 70's curveball and slider. Will need to tighten up the breaking balls to get more swings and misses, but does possess a good feel for pitching. Hasn't played in the PBL yet so it's unknown how he will fare against BC hitters, but at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, he has room to fill out and physically mature, which should result in the heater gaining velocity over the next year. If he can get into the mid to high 80's while also sharpening up his off-speed stuff, Harriott could be a solid add for the right college program.