Fall Campus Tour: UGA - Pitcher Analysis
January 12, 2023
We began the post event analysis with a look at the traditional stats collected in our “Stats Story.” and our staff's initial thoughts in our "Quick Hits". We will wrap up our player analysis by taking a trip to the mound. You can view previously posted reports by clicking one of the following links: catchers, infielders, outfielders.
Top Prospects
Noah Thigpen, Lowndes (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Elite athlete on the mound with much more projection on the way. Hard worker.
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Large frame with different athleticism. High waist, long levers, lean muscled.
Delivery: Elite deliv w/ rhythm, perf sequence & backside connection. Uber athletic thru up+down+out phases. Vast hip/shoulder separation @ landing.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, mid depth 3/4 AA repeats!
FB: T91.1, 88-90 mph. Bore T2421, 2291 average rpm.
CB: 76-77 mph. Sweep & depth. T2109, 2024 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Developing fade. T1831, 1774 average rpm.
Adam McKelvey, Roswell (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B High projection arm with 2 advanced pitches and special FB metrics.
Body: 6-4, 230-pounds. XL frame with strong lower half, long levers, more strength coming.
Delivery: Gd tempo delivery, + ease of operation. Moves well @ 6’4 240! More velo now if upper half stays over backside in stride.
Arm Action: LH. Unique, two piece arm action from a 3/4 slot with plenty of deception.
FB: T87.3, 83-87 mph. Serious riding life, with late tail. T2474, 2409 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. Vertical shape and some depth. T2209, 2133 average rpm.
SL: 77-81 mph. Some sweep. T2417, 2379 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Commands extremely well with sink & tail. T1963, 1915 average rpm.
Patrick Hassan, North Oconee (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP One of the top 2027 prospects in the state.
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Lean muscled, proportional frame with strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, methodical as he builds, high balance point, level shoulders, strong front-side, works on-line, explosive lower half at stride plant, big finish with recoil.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm, advanced arm speed, high 3/4 slot, repeats.
FB: T85.2, 80-84 mph. Run and sink action. T2110, 1923 average rpm.
CB: mph. T, average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Sharp, tight downer action, present swing and miss pitch, good feel for. T2247, 2197 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Fade and sink, good feel for. T1352, 1255 average rpm.
Jackson Sammons, Savannah Country Day (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Exceptional two-way prospect with serious potential both as a position player and pitcher. Elite swing mechanics, elite FB metrics.
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. High waisted, projectable frame with lean strength and long levers.
Delivery: Well postured delivery with an involved lower half. Builds pace well from start to finish for plus ease of operation. Good rhythm between hands & lift knee through up, down, and out phases. Optimal separation at landing with lengthy stride and solid extension.
Arm Action: RH. Long, lengthy full circle from overhand slot. Repeatable depth, builds gradual momentum for easy arm speed.
FB: T85.3, 83-85 mph. Unbelievable riding life, up to 28.3 IVB. Some late tail at times, when thrown down in zone with steep plane. Will garner tons of swing and miss up in zone. T2571, 2459 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Consistent 11-5 shape with some late sweep. Pitch sharpens with depth when thrown down in zone. Solid feel for age. T2126, 2023 average rpm.
SL: mph. T, average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Some sink, thrown with intent. T2040, 1912 average rpm.
Tommy Dowd, Cambridge (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Medium frame with very long levers.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm to balance point, leads with hip, level shoulders, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, full arm circle on back-side to a 3/4 slot, present arm speed.
FB: T82.9, 81-83 mph. Run and sink action, good feel for to all parts. T2433, 2246 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. T2320, 2320 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Sharp sweeping action, present swing and miss pitch, high spin. T2712, 2647 average rpm.
CH: 79-79 mph. Sinking action with late fade, feel for. T1997, 1955 average rpm.
Peyton Robidoux, Whitefield Academy (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Plenty of ceiling in this legit 2 way prospect. Does everything well.
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic, lean muscled frame with quick twitch fibers.
Delivery: Creates good rhythm and shows patience over rubber. Coil to back hip in stride creates good separation at landing. Solid posture in lower half, minimal extension.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle arm action deep on the backside from H3/4 slot. Will variate slot to sidearm occasionally.
FB: T86.2, 81-86 mph. Gradual tail. T2303, 2144 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Some sweep, depth. T2285, 2206 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. T2214, 2200 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Sink. T1866, 1771 average rpm.
Parker Bryant, West Laurens (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. High waisted with strong lower half, short torso lean upper half. Broad shoulders.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth up/down at balance point, level shoulders, works on-line, lands toe closed, finishes upright.
Arm Action: RH. Long, full circle arm action, present arm speed, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T83.1, 81-83 mph. Riding life up in the zone, some run. T2478, 2392 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp, swing and miss pitch. T2723, 2680 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Fade and sink action. T2003, 1835 average rpm.
Best of the Rest
Chase Alonso, Rabun County (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Plenty of ceiling here and should end up with a pro type frame. All actions are athletic and we see a very bright future on the mound. Moves alot like his brother as far as delivery & swing mechanics, who throws 92-93 mph.
Body: 5-10, 151-pounds. Proportional frame with some length, young look. Growth spurt coming, brother 6'4 210.
Delivery: Slow to square up, medium thru up+down+out phases, fast post landing. Properly sequenced with extremely advanced use of the lower half. Understands how to work uphill to go downhill, separation timing is advanced.
Arm Action: RH. Repeats mid depth, full circle arm action very well. Clean from start to finish with gradual build of momentum. 3/4 slot.
FB: T75.5, 74-75 mph. Heavy sink. T1885, 1669 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Some sweep. T1653, 1555 average rpm.
SL: 64-64 mph. Much more shape than CB currently. Sweep & depth developing. Fits arm slot better than CB. T1549, 1538 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Heavy w/ late fade. Huge Potential. T1397, 1272 average rpm.
Branson Blalock, Walnut grove (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Interesting follow. Lots of projection.
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Tall, lanky frame with broad shoulders and long levers.
Delivery: Unique, deceptive windup with gradual build of pace. Lower half in good position from start to finish. Shorter stride creates steep downhill plane.
Arm Action: RH. Lengthy full circle OH arm action. well connected with backside. Present arm speed.
FB: T80.6, 78-80 mph. Steep plane, tough to match for hitters. T2419, 2149 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Tight rotation, sharp and developing two plane depth. T2497, 2364 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. some vertical action, occasionally cuts it glove side. T1721, 1688 average rpm.
Frank Boyle V, Winder-Barrow (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 200-pounds. Medium frame with length to lower half.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, quick up/down through balance point, stays tall on back-side as he strides on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over.
Arm Action: RH. Short, circle arm action on the back-side to an over-the-top slot.
FB: T72.3, 70-72 mph. Sinking action, good feel for, strikes. T1890, 1814 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual break. T1926, 1869 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Sinking action to all parts. T1320, 1260 average rpm.
Wyatt Brown, North Oconee (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Proportional frame with lean strength throughout. Quick twitch fibers.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm to balance point, level shoulders throughout, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, full circle on the back-side, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.1, 78-79 mph. Run and sink action, feel for, threw to all parts. T2385, 2305 average rpm.
CB: 68-72 mph. 12/6 shape, depth, some bite. T2290, 1913 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Fading action. T1899, 1785 average rpm.
CUT: 76-77 mph. Tight, lateral movement.
Luke Clanahan, Peachtree Ridge (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF High pitchability, projectable arm.
Body: 6-2, 145-pounds. High waisted, slender frame with plenty of athleticism and projection.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, smooth rhythm to a high balance point, high front-side, works on-line, lands square, finishes square to home, some deception.
Arm Action: LH. Short, clean arm action, some arm speed to an over-the-top slot, some looseness.
FB: T77.4, 74-77 mph. Sinking action, flashed armside run. T2109, 1933 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 12/6 shape, depth, some sharp, potential swing and miss. T2262, 2097 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Heavy sinking action, good feel for. T1608, 1359 average rpm.
Sean Cooper, Norcross Blue Devils (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-5, 135-pounds. Stocky, well built frame. Going to be strong.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, coils lower half at balance point, high front side, strides open landing teo-closed, finishes upright.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T72.8, 69-72 mph. Sinking action, flashed armside run. T1653, 1508 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual break. T1916, 1757 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Heavy sinking. T1382, 1268 average rpm.
Dalton Gergen, Thomson (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Medium frame with long levers. Lean strength.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, high balance point, level shoulders, works on-line, lands toe closed, finishes upright and crossing over.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action with a soft stab on the back-side, arm remains in continuous motion, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74.7, 73-75 mph. Run and sink action. T1980, 1828 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual break. T2258, 2126 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Tight, sweeping action. T2287, 2231 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Fade and sink, good feel. T1416, 1412 average rpm.
Jared Glenn, Dacula (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Advanced bat in Georgia's 2025 class.
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Large frame with stocky build. Much more strength otw.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, methodical build to balance point, level shoulders, works on-line, lands toe closed, finishes upright.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, full circle on the back-side, some arm speed, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.6, 80-81 mph. Sinking action, armside run. T2132, 2026 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 12/6 shape, depth, some sharp, feel. T1913, 1732 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Heavy fade, flashed sink, feel for. T1868, 1588 average rpm.
Nolan Jones, North Paulding (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 142-pounds. Lengthy, medium frame, athleticism to come.
Delivery: Tall, well timed delivery that stays strong on his lower half. Pretty good rhythm, separation timing. Arm stays somewhat connected to backside. Efficiency up+down+out phases with knee. Like the stride and posture at landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long, funky arm action that creates solid deceptiveness and has fluidity from an L3/4 slot. Repeats well for size & length.
FB: T74.2, 72-74 mph. Carry up in zone. T2107, 2001 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Sweeping action with some late depth. T1881, 1814 average rpm.
CH: 59-63 mph. Impressive fade. T1845, 1742 average rpm.
Landon Kemp, Cherokee Bluff (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Athletic, medium frame wiry strong.
Delivery: Minimally paced delivery with solid footwork in the windup. Sits in chair well with lower half as he works downhill. Upper half works gradually to back hip in stride for separation. Solid lead leg block.
Arm Action: RH. Efficient, mid depth arm action from 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Running life. T2268, 2059 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Developing some vertical snap and depth, occasionally will sweep. T2672, 2613 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Some fade and depth. T1715, 1536 average rpm.
Adam Lafontaine, Oconee County (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Large, well built frame with proportion.
Delivery: Simplified, generic delivery with solid rhythm between hands and lift knee leading to good separation timing. Stays patient over rubber, shoulders tilt north in stride to create downhill leverage post landing.
Arm Action: RH. Deeper, full circle arm action from H3/4 slot. Gradual build of momentum with nice finish.
FB: T83.1, 81-83 mph. Plenty of carry up in zone, late tail. T2311, 2226 average rpm.
CB: mph. Nice vertical shape and depth. Will get sharper and sharper. Plays off FB up well. T, average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. some sweep, depth. T2159, 2075 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fade, depth. T2061, 1934 average rpm.
Will Maier, Grayson (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Late bloomer with plenty of ceiling in frame and bat.
Body: 6-4, 160-pounds. High waisted, slender frame with long levers.
Delivery: Funky, well balanced delivery. Stays talla and drives ball downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Big, deep arm swing but stays on top of ball due to patience over rubber. OH slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Lots of carry up in zone. T2058, 1963 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Same pitch as SL T1887, 1834 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Late cut. T1866, 1865 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Heavy with fade. T1208, 1182 average rpm.
Sam Martell, Walnut Grove (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Lengthy frame with broad shoulders.
Delivery: Controlled, extremely well balanced delivery that develops in good sequence. Very impressive through up+down+out phases, healthy backside connection. Deceptive front side that he uses as a lever to steepen plane downhill after landing.
Arm Action: RH. Repeatable, deep arm action from OH slot.
FB: T80.7, 78-80 mph. Steep plane, some sink. T2113, 2049 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 12-6 action when he stays behind ball. Effective. T2026, 1877 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Some sink. T1541, 1454 average rpm.
Scott Miller, Dalton (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-7, 141-pounds. Sloped shoulders, proportional frame.
Delivery: Unique delivery with compact footwork and patience over the rubber. Works uphill to go downhill. Sits into legs well and works into good position at landing.
Arm Action: RH. Deep arm action with looseness from 3/4 slot.
FB: T77.9, 76-77 mph. Heavy sink. T1965, 1818 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Sharp with sweep and depth. T2025, 1900 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Hits the brakes near plate, fade and depth. T1539, 1414 average rpm.
Mason Moore, Colquitt County (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Sloped shoulders, well built frame.
Delivery: Good build up of pace, relatively compact. Patient over rubber, well sequenced.
Arm Action: LH. Short, efficient, OH arm action.
FB: T76.2, 74-76 mph. Carry up in zone, nice plane down. T1756, 1661 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Some vertical shape, depth. T2058, 1946 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Sink. T1305, 1250 average rpm.
Brenden Morrison, Harlem (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Medium frame, well built.
Delivery: Upright delivery with solid weight distribution at landing. Causes drift with hips following big side step, would have better direction with better footwork and balance.
Arm Action: RH. Short, efficient, OH arm action.
FB: T75.4, 71-75 mph. Run arm side, cut glove side. T1934, 1830 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Some vertical shape, depth. T1968, 1885 average rpm.
SL: 66-70 mph. Some sweep. T2006, 1856 average rpm.
CH: 67-71 mph. Occasional fade. T1703, 1562 average rpm.
Tyler Rothell, Gainesville (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Medium frame with solid build.
Delivery: Well paced delivery with efficient lower half. Works downhill explosively. Solid lead leg block.
Arm Action: RH. Two piece arm action with deep stab from H3/4 slot. Creates deception.
FB: T78.8, 76-78 mph. Late cut. T2449, 2203 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Consistent sweeping action. T2489, 2384 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Depth. T1906, 1859 average rpm.
CUT: 74-75 mph.
Zaelyn Smith, Coffee County (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP One of the most athletic players in the 2024 class committed to Alabama A&M recently.
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic, high waisted. Broad shoulders, long levers.
Delivery: Minimally paced delivery with controlled violence after landing. Uses legs well, good positioning as he works down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Short circle arm action that creates nice deception from 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Gradual Tail. T1864, 1604 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Tight rotation with sweep & depth. T1975, 1924 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Fade. T1490, 1284 average rpm.
Reed Thursby, Centennial (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Coat hanger shoulders, long lengthy frame, lots of strength incoming.
Delivery: Deliberate windup with a patient gather over rubber that helps him be efficient thru up+down+out phases. Good rhythm between hands & lift knee which equals separation timing. Like the stride length and firm, slightly bent front knee.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, well hidden mid depth arm action with wrap. OH slot.
FB: T85.4, 84-85 mph. Steep plane, gradual tail. T2324, 2246 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11-5 shape. T1931, 1839 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Heavy heavy sink. T1718, 1429 average rpm.
Kaleb Trowell, Mount Paran Christian (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Long levered, broad shouldered, projects well.
Delivery: Very simplified, upright delivery with a short stride and minimal lower half involvement. Rhythm solid.
Arm Action: RH. Repeatable, short circle arm action from H3/4 slot.
FB: T69.3, 66-69 mph. Steep plane. T1774, 1630 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. Sweep. T1856, 1794 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. downer with sink. T1473, 1374 average rpm.
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