Unsigned Senior Showcase Spotlight: Moline's Austin Fancher
October 11, 2014
By Ryan Quigley
Illinois Scouting Director
The Prep Baseball Report Unsigned Senior Showcase at the Max in McCook, IL will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2014. The open showcase is geared towards all uncommitted 2015 graduates, and will include several area colleges in attendance. Nearly 70 schools were in attendance at last year’s event, and we expect a similar number at this year’s event.
Spots are still available, but filling up fast. CLICK HERE to register for this year's Unsigned Senior Showcase.
CLICK HERE for a complete roster of players who will be attending the Unsigned Senior Games.
Moline’s Austin Fancher impressed back in February at the Preseason All-State Showcase with a lanky frame and a fastball in the low 80’s. Fancher is currently ranked No. 190 in Illinois’ 2015 class.
Here’s a look at Fancher’s scouting report from the PBR scouting staff:
Austin Fancher Scouting Report
5-foot-11, 170-pound right handed pitcher. Delivery has rhythm, minimal effort, arm works from a high ¾ slot, long loose arm action. Fastball has arm side run, showed the ability to command the bottom of the zone, 81-82 mph, touched 83 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape at 66 mph. Slider had flatter action, 74 mph. Changeup had above average feel, thrown with fastball similar arm action, showed arm side action, control of the zone, 72-73 mph.
Recent Unsigned Senior Spotlights
- IL Unsigned Senior Showcase Spotlight: St. Charles North's Sam Hubbe10.06.14
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