Kenosha Preseason I.D.: Pitching Analysis

The final positional analysis of the week comes in the form of pitchers. The Kenosha Preseason I.D. unveiled some new arms to our system, some of which should make an impact to our state-wide rankings as high-follows this spring. The top arm goes to Austin Glidden (Westosha Central, 2019) who displayed arguably the best breaking ball of the day. Freshman LHP Eric Orloff (Glenbrook North, IL) was an exciting revelation showcasing a huge upside with feel for three pitches and a clean easy arm action.

Here’s a look at the rest of our top ten:

Top Pitching Prospects

1. Austin Glidden, RHP/INF, Westosha Central, 2019
6-foot-1, 160-pound two-way player, lean wiry athlete. Delivery repeats and works on time, in line, lands square. Arm action is loose and quick, high ¾ slot, throws everything with arm speed. Fastball has slight arm side run, control of the zone at 83-85 mph, Curveball is sharp with swing and miss type bite, aggressive arm speed, advanced feel, 72-73 mph. Changeup sinks, with feel, 77-81 mph. Plus arm strength across the infield, 91 mph. Plays through the baseball with long exchange, athletic and shows body control. Right-handed hitter, open stance, short stride, good balance. Loos athletic hands, line drive gap to gap type. 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. 4.26 runner down the line.

2. Reese Dutton, INF/RHP, Tremper, 2019
6-foot-1, 155-pound two-way player, lean frame. Right-handed hitter, slightly open stance, short stride, tall through contact with solid balance. Path is short, average bat speed, 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed arm strength across the diamond, quick high ¾ slot and accurate, athletic arm action, carried at 86 mph. Plays through the baseball, clean exchange, soft hands. 4.69 runner down the line. On the mound works slightly across the diamond, smooth rhythm, uses slide step in the stretch. Quick loose arm, high ¾ slot. Fastball has slight sinking action, control, 81-82 mph, touched 83 mph. Curveball thrown aggressively at 71-75 mph, 12/6 action. Slight sinking change, 73-76 mph.

3. Eric Orloff, LHP, Glenbrook North (IL), 2021
6-foot-1, 175-pound left-handed pitcher, sloped shoulders, young thick build for age, loose actions. Delivery works across his body, tall and fall type, little effort, creates rhythm in hands and repeats. Arm action is clean, loose and easy at release, highly projectable, high ¾ slot. Fastball topped at 79 mph, ranged 74-78 mph, slight arm side run and feel for the zone. Curveball has depth and feel, 1/7 action, dropped for strikes, 58-61 mph. Changeup controls the zone, fading action, good feel and deceptive arm action, 68-70 mph.

4. Christopher Barnes, LHP, Sussex Hamilton, 2019
6-foot-2, 190-pound left-handed pitcher, proportional build, some present strength and projection. Short rocker step to tall balance position, falls down the hill on line and landing slightly closed, loses front side at times. Arm action is long and clean over the top slot, above average arm speed. Fastball has natural hard cut action, finishes through the zone, topped at 83 mph, sat 80-82 mph. Curveball has 1/7 shape, 67-72 mph, tends to miss arm side. Changeup has slight sink, firm wristed, 71-73 mph.

5. Nick Cairo, RHP/INF, Bradford, 2020
6-foot-2, 217-pound two-way player, strong build for age. On the mound works from an over the top slot, regular effort, shows arm speed and looks to work downhill. Fastball feels heavy, control of the zone, topped at 83 mph, sat 80-82 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, sharp action, thrown with feel and confidence, 66-68 mph. Changeup fades to arm side, 73-75 mph, thrown with arm speed. Right-handed hitter, open setup, slight leg kick, average balance. Pull side power approach, uphill path, some topspin contact. 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively played through the baseball at times with clean transfer. Arm is short and loose, 73 mph across. 4.62 runner home to first.

6. Jack Heiring, LHP/OF, Christian Life, 2020
6-foot-3, 160-pound two-way prospect, with lean build and projectable frame. Left-handed thrower, tall and fall delivery, some rhythm, throws on line, downhill, lands closed. Over-the-top, loose arm action, quick arm speed. Fastball ranged between 78-80 mph with tilt. Curveball has 1/7 shape, flashed sharp, biting action, 61-63 mph. Two-seam fastball with occasional arm-side run, 78-80 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Confident approach, above average bat speed with short path, gap-to-gap contact; 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, athletic footwork, soft hands with quick, clean exchange. Long, high ¾ arm action, arm carries; 87 mph from outfield. 4.51 home-to-first, as a runner.

7. Kyle McKinnon, RHP/OF, Bradford, 2019
5-foot-11, 165-pound, athletic two-way prospect with a projectable frame. Right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, some rhythm, level shoulders, works on line, lands square and finishes athletically. Long, over-the-top arm action. Fastball, flashes cut with tilt, ranges between 82-83 mph and maxed at 84 mph. Curveball, 12/6 action and feel, 67-68 mph. Changeup, fastball-like arm speed, 74-76 mph in the zone. In the outfield, athletic, light footwork, plays through the baseball. Short and quick arm action, over-the-top slot; topped 87 mph. 4.76 home-to-first. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, small leg-lift stride. Uphill path, flashed pull-side power; 88 mph exit velocity from a tee.

8. Kaileb Lyon, RHP/OF, Tremper, 2021
6-foot-1, 143-pounds with lanky, athletic frame, two-way prospect. Right-handed thrower, stretch only, drop and drive delivery, throws on line. Live arm, clean motion, high ¾ angle with loose action. Fastball, flashed run, ranged between 77-79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, occasional sharp bite, 66-68 mph. Changeup, consistent sink and fade, 72-73 mph. Right-handed batter, balanced setup, leg lift. Short, level bat path with line drive, opposite field approach; 84 exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork with clean exchange. Short and quick arm action, ¾ arm slot; 80 mph from the outfield. 4.75 home-to-first.

9. Joseph Shapiro, LHP, Glenbrook South (IL), 2020
6-foot, 145-pound left-handed pitcher, average build .Arm action is long high ¾ slot. Works with regular effort and shows some repeatability. Fastball runs to arm side, sat 78-79 mph. Curveball has 1/7 shape, showed better when in the stretch, 68-71 mph. Sinking changeup, occasional fade, 72-75 mph.

10. Max DeMario, RHP/OF, Franklin, 2019
6-foot-2, 180-pound two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, stays on line, lands square and maintains balance throughout. High ¾, long arm action. Fastball, flashed run and sink, ranges between 79-82 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape with feel, 72-73 mph. Changeup, flashed similar sink and fade, 76-79 mph. Right-handed hitter, open setup, leg kick stride. Uphill path, hard contact to pull side; 87 exit velocity from tee. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot; 85 mph from outfield. Ran 4.55 home-to-first.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Carson Barwick, INF/RHP, Waterford, 2019
6-foot-3, 175-pound two-way player, lean gangly frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, average balance. Path is long and level, occasionally works around the baseball creating pull side contact. 72 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 76 mph across the diamond. Average hands, gangly actions. On the mound arm action is long from a high ¾ slot. Fastball is mostly straight, 75-77 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, fastball arm speed, 67-72 mph. Straight changeup, 70-72 mph.

Boyd Biggs, 1B/RHP, Waterford, 2019
6-foot-2, 220-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth load, leg kick stride. Long uphill path, shows bat strength, pull side power approach. 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 78 mph across. Clean exchange, average hands. 5.14 runner home to first. On the mound arm plays similar, fastball sat 75-77 mph, mostly straight. Curveball has gradual 11/5 shape, 67-70 mph.

Taylor Brauer, OF/LHP, Union Grove, 2021
5-foot-8, 132-pound outfielder and pitcher. Right-handed hitter, sets up tall, toe-tap into short stride, slight uphill bat path; 69 exit velocity from a tee. Left-handed defensively, quick and fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through athletically. Short arm action, ¾ slot; 74 mph from the outfield. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, throws on line. ¾ arm angle, short arm action. Fastball, slight arm-side run, ranges between 68-70 mph. Curveball, 2/8 shape, 60-62 mph. Changeup, similar arm speed, fade, 61-64 mph.

Jason Brulport, 1B/LHP, Tremper, 2020
6-foot, 210-pound, left/left two-way player. Hits from an open stance, loads hands lower with slight barrel tip, swinging leg lift trigger. Hits with rhythm, pull side approach, looks to lift, long uphill path. 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is loose and athletic, hands work around the bag, 78 mph across the diamond. 4.76 runner home to first. On the mound arm works similarly. Fastball has slight arm side run, 75-76 mph. Curveball works gradually on 1.7 plane, 62-65 mph. Changeup sits 68-71 mph.

Charlie Campbell, RHP, South Milwaukee, 2020
6-foot-4, 155-pound right-handed pitcher, lanky frame with thin build. Tall and fall delivery, lands open. Arm action is long, regular effort, over the top slot. Fastball sits 74-76 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, with arm speed, dropped for strikes, 60-63 mph. Changeup is down, fades at times, fastball arm speed, 68-72 mph.

Dalton Damon, OF/RHP, Burlington, 2020
6-foot, 170-pound outfielder and pitcher, athletic build. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride. Simple, compact swing that flashed bat speed, short path, consistent hard, line drive contact; 86 mph exit velocity from tee. Defensively, fluid, athletic footwork, efficient exchange. Long arm action, ¾ slot; 83 mph from outfield. Right-handed thrower, tall and fall delivery, some rhythm, lands closed. Over-the-top arm slot, clean, repeatable action. Fastball, flashed run, ranged between 75-79 mph. Curveball, 12/6 action, occasionally sharp with depth, 66-70 mph. Changeup, some fade, 67-69 mph.

Kale Dietz, OF/RHP, Burlington, 2021
5-foot-9, 155-pound two-way prospect, with a strong, athletic frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, subtle leg lift and short stride. Consistent bat speed, long, uphill path, repeated power on contact; 87 mph exit velocity from tee. 4.50 home-to-first. Right-handed defender, athletic, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Long arm action from ¾ slot, accurate throws; topped 79 mph. On the mound, smooth, slow, tall and fall delivery, lands square. Throws from high ¾ arm angle, long and loose arm action. Fastball, slight run with control, ranged between 76-77 mph. Curveball, 11/5 bend, 63-65 mph. Changeup, sinking action, 63-65 mph.

James Drichas, RHP, Grayslake North (IL), 2019
Tall thin build, 6-foot-5, 165-pound right-handed pitcher. Delivery is in line, lands square, long levers. Arm action is long and firm, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 71-73 mph, occasional sink. Curveball showed gradual 11/5 action, 63-66 mph. Changeup is straight, 65-66 mph.

Riley Dutton, INF/RHP, Tremper, 2021
5-foot-5, 120-pound two-way player, small athletic type, projects best on the infield. Defensively showed above average actions for his age, natural defender with soft hands, plays through the baseball. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot, athletic release on the move, 71 mph across the infield. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Spray contact type hitter, line drive approach, hits in rhythm, 71 mph exit velocity from the tee. On the mound fastball runs at 69-71 mph. Curveball shows feel and spin, 59-62 mph, 11/5 shape. Changeup is 63-65 mph.

Noah France, INF/RHP, Union Grove, 2021
5-foot-5, 125-pound two-way player. On the mound showed feel for three pitches, long arm action, ¾ slot. Fastball has control, arm side run and sink, 73-74 mph. Slider is 65-66 mph, drops for strikes, 10/4 shape. Changeup fades slightly to arm side, in the zone, 69-70 mph . Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg kick stride. Path is short, repeats, 70 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long high ¾ slot, 72 mph across the diamond. 4.86 runner down the line.

Jake Freed, LHP, Stevenson (IL), 2020
6-foot, 157-pound left-handed pitcher, lean build. Side step rocker into rolling balance position, lands square. Arm action is short, high ¾ slot. Fastball has slight arm side run. 72-74 mph. Curveball flashed tight spin, 1/7 plane, 62-64 mph. Changeup slightly sinks, thrown near fastball arm speed, 64-67 mph.

Blake Gould, RHP/INF, Warren (IL), 2020
5-foot-11, 195-pound two-way player. On the mound works with some effort, arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball is straight, ranged 67-72 mph, topped at 73 mph. Slider is gradual on 10/4 plane, 61-62 mph. Changeup fades, 70-73 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, slight arm bar load, short stride. Simple and repeats swing, level path. 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensilvey profiles at a corner infield spot, loose arm action 74 mph across the diamond. 5.19 runner down the line.

Joel Grunert, LHP/1B, Oak Creek, 2019
5-foot-11, 193-pound, left-handed throwing two-way player. On the mound delivery is tall and falls to target, regular effort, stays level and finishes balanced. Loose arm action slight wrap on back side, high ¾ slot. Fastball slightly runs to arm side, creates angle and shows feel for the zone, 78-79 mph, topped at 80 mph. Curveball has 1/7 shape, 67-69 mph, loose at times. Changeup sinks, feel for pitch, 67-70 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, good balance. Loose hands, stays on top of the baseball, level path. 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed natural feel around the bag, soft hands and plays through the baseball. 76 mph across the diamond. 5.01 runner in the 60.

Benjamin Hoyt, RHP, Lakes (IL), 2020
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, solid build. Regular effort delivery works slightly across his body. Arm action is clean, short high ¾ slot. Shows feel for three pitches. Fastball works downhill with tilt, 73-74 mph. Curveball has depth on 11/5 plane, thrown with arm speed, 61-65 mph. Straight changeup, near fastball arm speed, control of the zone, 65-68 mph.

John Huffman, LHP/OF, Catholic Central, 2020
6-foot-1, 145-pound, lean left-handed pitcher and outfielder with room to develop physically. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, throws on line, lands square and athletically. High ¾ arm slot with balance throughout. Fastball, straight, 72-75 mph, topped 77 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, flashed bite, 65-68 mph. Changeup, near fastball-like arm speed, fade, 71-73 mph. Left-handed hitter, balanced setup, abbreviated leg lift, short stride. Uphill bat path, harder pull-side contact; 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid feet, clean exchange. Long, over-the-top arm action; 78 mph from the outfield. 4.45 home-to-first.

Eric Juarez, INF, Tremper, 2019
5-foot-10, 160-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, tall setup, slightly open, leg lift trigger and lower half collapses. Path works uphill with length, 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm plays from high ¾ slot, 79 mph across the infield. 4.83 runner down the line. On the mound arm works from a ¾ slot, drop and drive style. Fastball played 73-75 mph, slight arm side run. Slider has gradual action, 65-66 mph. Changeup sat 69-70 mph, near fastball arm speed.

Ethan Kaiman, RHP/INF, Naperville North (IL), 2021
6-foot, 165-pound two-way player. Showed best on the mound, feel for multiple pitches, delivery works in line and repeats. Arm action is short from a high ¾ slot. Fastball showed ability to command, 74-75 mph, topped at 76 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, flashed sharp action, 62-64 mph. Straight changeup, occasional fading action, 67-71 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride. Pull side approach, level path, 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short, high 3.4 slot. 71 mph across the diamond. Ran a 4.93 down the line.

Matthew Keller, RHP, Union Grove, 2019
6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed pitcher, lean frame. Repeatable delivery, lands square, Arm action is long and loose, high ¾ slot. Fastball is straight, 75-77 mph, topped at 78 mph. Curveball showed feel, 11/5 shape, 65-69 mph. Changeup is 71-72 mph.

Carlos Martinez, MIF/RHP, Grant (IL), 2019
5-foot-6, 145-pound middle infielder. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, average balance. Short compact swing showed bat speed, line drive gap to gap guy. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed smooth actions with soft hands, fluid feet play through the baseball, second base profile, natural actions. Arm action is short and loose, high ¾ slot, 82 mph across the diamond. 4.57 runner down the line. On the mound arm action is loose, ¾ slot. Fastball topped at 79 mph, 76-78 mph range, control with run and sink. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 71-73 mph with feel. Changeup fades to arm side, control at 70-71 mph.

Timothy Nelson, 3B/RHP, Racine Lutheran, 2021
5-foot-9, 210-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, average balance through contact. Path has length, front foot contact at times. 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short, high ¾ slot, 68 mph across the diamond. Hands are average, clean exchange. 5.15 runner down the line. On the mound fastball is 71-72 mph. Curveball has 10/4 shape, near fastball arm speed, 63-65 mph. Changeup is 62-65 mph, fading action.

Luke Nolan, INF/RHP, Lake Forest (IL), 2019
6-foot-1, 165-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, open stance, short leg kick stride back to even. Path is level, long finish, 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. 4.69 runner down the line. DEfensively arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 78 mph across the infield. Long actions, static fielding position, feet get flat at times, corner infield profile .On the mound arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball slightly runs to arm side, 76-77 mph, topped at 80 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 69-70 mph. Slight sinking changeup, 72-74 mph.

Daniel Peterson, OF/RHP, Burlington, 2019
5-foot-9, 151-pound outfielder and right-handed pitcher. In the outfield, played through the ball, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Long, high ¾ arm action, topped at 82 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, loads back with a leg kick stride. Level swing, 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.37 home-to-first. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, works on line, lands closed. Fastball, flashed cut action, 71-74 mph. Curveball, 11/5 movement, 66-68 mph. Changeup, fastball-like arm action, cuts, 62-64 mph.

Cole Ramczyk, INF/RHP, Wild Rose, 2020
5-foot-10, 150-pound two-way player. RIght-handed hitter, tall, narrow, open stance, slightly drops hands into load, short stride to even. Path has length, works around the baseball at times, 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm plays at 72 mph across the diamond. 4.57 runner down the line. On the mound fastball topped at 74 mph, sat 72-73 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, gradual and dropped for strikes, 55-58 mph. Changeup is straight, 60-62 mph.

Alex Salerno, OF/RHP, Westosha Central, 2019
6-foot-2, 165-pound, outfielder and right-handed pitcher with a lean, athletic build. 4.21 home-to-first. Defensively, quick and fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic crowhop. Loose, athletic, high ¾ arm action, throws carry, 92 mph from the outfield. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, toe-tap stride. Line drive approach; 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the mound, uptempo rhythm, drop and drive delivery. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, quick arm speed with some effort. Fastball, sinking action, ranged between 80-82 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sat 63-64 mph, topped 70 mph. Splitter, maintained arm speed, fading action, 71-74 mph.

Sam Scarlato, INF/RHP, Indian Trail, 2020
6-foot-2, 210-pound two-way player, large build. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, leg lift stride, lift and replace. Shows easy strength at times, path is long on uphill plane. 88 mph exit velocity form the tee. Defensively arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 78 mph across the diamond. Profiles as a corner infielder, hands works limited range. 4.76 home to first. On the mound fastball works uphill, 77-79 mph, touched 80 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 61-65 mph. Changeup sinks slightly, 68-72 mph.

Parker Schaefer, OF/RHP, Franklin, 2020
5-foot-11, 155-pound outfielder and right-handed pitcher. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, throws on line, lands square. Long, high ¾ arm action. Fastball flashed run, 75-79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 66-69 mph. Changeup has occasional sink, 69-72 mph. Right-handed hitter, open setup, subtle leg lift. Slightly uphill path, flashed gap-to-gap approach; 87 exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Long arm action, ¾ slot; 82 mph from the outfield. 4.54 home-to-first.

Aiden Schaubel, OF/RHP, Tremper, 2021
6-foot, 138-pound outfielder and right-handed pitcher. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, slight toe tap, long stride. Uphill bat path, flashed gap-to-gap approach; 72 exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange and long, over-the-top arm action; 71 mph from the outfield. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, high ¾ arm angle. Fastball, straight, ranged between 67-71 mph. Curveball, 11/5 bend, averaged 60 mph. Changeup, straight, 59-63 mph. 4.58 home-to-first.

Brett Spaulding, RHP, Franklin, 2020
6-foot-5, 215-pound right-handed pitcher, extra-large frame. Delivery is deliberate, squared landing, some effort. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball has slight arm side run and sink, 72-74 mph, topped at 76 mph. Curveball showed depth, 12/6 shape, 63-65 mph. Straight changeup showed slight sink, 67-71 mph.

Jeffery Stanish, OF/RHP, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2020
6-foot, 155-pound two-way prospect with room to fill out. Right-handed hitter, open setup, stride gets to even. Long bat path, stays level through the zone at times, line drive approach; 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, long, high ¾ arm action; 75 mph from the outfield. Right-handed pitcher, full windup, tall and fall delivery, works on line. Long arm action from high ¾ slot. Fastball, straight, ranged between 71-73 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape with occasional bite and feel, 64-66 mph. Changeup, flashed fade with fastball-like arm speed, 65-67 mph. As a runner, 4.79 home-to-first.

James Straten, LHP, Grayslake North (IL), 2019
5-foot-8, 120-pound left-handed pitcher, thin build. Tall and fall delivery, regular effort, squared landing. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball runs to arm side, 69-71 mph. Curveball plays on 1/7 plane, 62-64 mph. Changeup played at 64-66 mph, pulled at times.

Devin Steffens, RHP, Grayslake North (IL), 2019
Thin build, 6-foot-1, 150-pound right-handed pitcher. Mechanical tall and fall delivery, uses slide step in the stretch. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball is straight, sat 76-77 mph. Changeup sinks, near fastball arm speed, 71-72 mph. Knuckleball showed action at times, 67-69 mph.  

Justin Vaughn, RHP/1B, Warren (IL), 2019
6-foot-4, 195-pound two-way player, lean build, squared shoulders. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short toe tap stride, average balance. Hands are loose, creates bat speed, level path, line drive contact. 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, over the top slot, 78 mph across the diamond. On the mound arm plays from an over the top slot. Fastball has slight running action, 79-81 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 68-72 mph. Changeup sinks with slight fade, 70-74 mph.

Blake Wallenfang, RHP/INF, Notre Dame Academy, 2021
5-foot-10, 185-pound two-way player. Corner infield defender, arm is short and over the top, 75 mph across the diamond, showed best at first base. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg kick stride, average balance. Path is long and level, works around the baseball, pull side approach. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. On the mound arm action is short and over the top, some effort. Fastball is straight, 73-74 mph, straight action. Curveball has 12/6 shape, near fastball arm speed, 60-65 mph. Changeup has slight sink, 70-72 mph. Cutter lacks actions, straight, 72-74 mph.  

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