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Belleville East vs. Mascoutah - 3/20/24

By: Diego Solares
Central Region Media Director, Scouting

Austin Musso, RHP, Mascoutah, 2025
Kansas commit and one of the top arms in the state’s junior class, ranked No. 11 overall in Illinois and No. 330th nationally. Strong, well-proportioned 6-foot-2, 195-pound broad-shouldered athlete that’s plenty capable of additional physical development. Struck out seven over four scoreless innings, walking two while scattering three hits. Simple in-line mover, still head throughout, plus repeat. Backside stays connected to the rubber through front footstrike, strong glove side, stable lead leg, balanced finish. Clean and continuous arm path that finishes out of a high ¾ slot with arm speed out front. Fastball touched 91 twice in the first inning, pitched anywhere from 88-90 mph as his outing went on. Comes out clean, played straight and on the corners consistently. Was mostly fastball the first time through the order, started to mix in both his breaking balls the second time through. Threw his slider at 76-78 mph, held fastball tunnel with late action at times, around the zone often. Flipped in a curveball for strikes at 67-71 mph served as a get-me-over with more arch and gradual action. Continues to throw well each time we see him in game and is building a resume as one of the more reliable arms in the state, regardless of class.