By: Tim Kay

PBR Tennessee Director of Scouting

All reports on Knights pitchers can be found below (sorted by max FB):

Solomon Washington, RHP/SS, Centennial, 2019
Max FB: 90, FB: 86-89, CB: 66-69, SL: 72
5'11, 160-pound, RHP shows premium arm strength w/ developing off-speed pitches.  Medium, athletic build w/ some present strength, projection.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short step towards 1^st base side w/ set up on the first base side of the rubber.  Chest high leg kick w/ hip turn into leg drive into L ¾ release.  Clean, repeatable mechanics w/ super quick arm.  Straight FB shows occasional cut.  Medium downer CB w/ proper rotation, shape.  SL shows ¾ tilt w/ proper shape, late break.  DNS CH.

Jack McLaughlin, RHP, Father Ryan, 2018
Max FB: 86, FB: 84-85, CB: 71-74, CH: 75-77
6'4, 185-pound, RHP shows arm strength w/ prototypical pitcher body.  Tall, athletic frame w/ some present strength, lot of projection.  Pitches from the full-wind up w/ present back foot on third base side of rubber w/ short rocker step.  Chest high leg kick into leg drive and H ¾ release point.  Glove action can be stronger to keep him on target.  Repeatable w/ some effort in throw.  Quick arm, projects into 90’s as frame develops.  Some downhill plane.  Straight FB.  Medium downer CB is a slurve that flashes late break.  Firm straight CH w/ arm-speed.

Logan Hewitt, RHP, Trousdale County, 2018
Max FB: 85, FB: 83-85, CB: 70-73, CH: 76-78
* Seen better velo in game

6'2, 200-pound, RHP shows potential for big velocity ceiling.  Close to mature medium, athletic frame w/ physical lower half.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step into first base side of rubber.  Balance point, slight crouch into leg drive and H ¾ release.  Stays connected to the rubber for long time.  Mechanics have improved since last look, more repeatable, consistent.  FB is straight w/ ride through the zone.  Developing CB, flashes shape, rotation, late break.  Inconsistent.  CH w/ arm-speed, fade, occasional sink, has taken a step forward since last month.

Seth Petry, RHP, Siegel, 2018
Max FB: 85, FB: 81-84, CB: 69-72, CH: 75-78
6'0, 160-pound, RHP shows swing and miss breaking ball w/ strike-throwing ability.  Short, athletic frame w/ lean strength, some projection.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ a crouched start into a short rocker step into a toe tap to a middle of the rubber set-up.  Balance point to leg drive w/ H ¾ release.  Repeats mechanics.  FB shows occasional arm side run, occasional ride through the zone.  CB shows tight rotation w/ medium downer breaking late.  True swing and miss pitch.  CH w/ armspeed, fade and sink.  Pounded the strike zone w/ an idea of what he wanted to do and executed it.

Grayson Cole, RHP/OF, Mount Juliet, 2020
Max FB: 83, FB: 80-82CH: 74-76, SL: 72-75
6'2, 170-pound, RHP shows above avg 3 pitch mix w/ projection.  Athletic profile w/ proportional build, some present strength, projection.  Prototypical pitcher build.  Pitches from a full windup w/ short rocker step into first base side of rubber and balance point.  Hip drive w/ some effort in throw from H ¾ release.  Finishes on straight front leg, creating some recoil.  Glove is just there in the delivery, can add ticks of velo by bringing chest to glove.  Quick arm w/ some downhill plane.  Straight FB w/ occasional arm side run.  True swing and miss SL.  Tight ¾ tilt w/ late break, average depth.  CH w/ arm-speed, fade and sink. 

Josh Descher, RHP, Brentwood Academy, 2018
Max FB: 82, FB: 80-82, CB: 73-74, SF: 74-76
*Seen better velo in game

6'0, 190-pound, RHP shows 3 avg pitches w/ repeatable delivery.  Medium, athletic build w/ present lower half strength, physical projection.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step into 3^rd base side of rubber.  High leg kick w/ hands even w/ hat into hip drive and H ¾ release.  Glove action creates deception w/ it drawing hitter’s eyes, can be better action in follow through.  Gets downhill.  FB flashes late arm side run.  CB is slurvy, got around it on this day.  SF flashes late dive, inconsistent.

Tommy Grimes, RHP/OF, Sycamore, 2021
Max FB: 81, FB: 77-81, CB: 67-68, CH: 75
5'11, 160-pound, RHP shows arm speed w/ projectable frame.  Short, athletic build w/ proportional, projectable strength.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ rocker step into the middle of the rubber.  Balance point, crouch into leg drive and low ¾ release.  Can be stronger w/ his glove side to improve direction.  Slinger.  Quick arm.  FB shows consistent arm side run, occasional bore.  CB is medium downer, inconsistent shape on this day.  Struggles to stay on top given his arm slot.  CH w/ arm-speed, above average fade.  Flashes above average.

Avery Gunn, RHP, Dickson County, 2019
Max FB: 81, FB: 78-80, CB: 65-68, CH: 66-71
6'3, 155-pound, RHP shows arm speed w/ projectable frame.  Tall, long and lanky w/ projection.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ a step behind step into a set-up on the third base side of the rubber.  Short leg kick into crouch, hip drive into over the top release.  Shows quick arm, gets downhill.  Straight FB, flashed late cut.  Big CB flashes tightness, late break through zone.  Shape can get inconsistent.  CH is straight w/ arm-speed.

Alex Hall, LHP, Buckhorn, 2019
Max FB: 80, FB: 77-78, CB: 65-67, CH: 70-73
6'3", 180-pound, LHP shows intriguing 3 pitch mix w/ projection.  Tall, athletic frame w/ present lower half strength, projection.  Prototypical pitcher build.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ rocker step into middle of the rubber.  Balance point into leg drive and ¾ release.  High effort throw w/ deception.  Glove side can be stronger to maintain direction.  FB shows occasional ASR, occasionally straight.  ¾ breaking ball is slurve w/ avg depth.  Got around it on this day.  CH flashes above average w/ arm-speed, fade and sink.  

Jackson Jarvis, 1B/RHP, Franklin, 2019
Max FB: 80, FB: 77-79, CH: 65-68, SL: 69-70
6'2, 220-pound, RHP shows velocity from low slot.  Bulldog, close to mature frame w/ proportional present strength.  Pitches from stretch only.  Short leg kick into sidearm release.  Pitches from middle of rubber.  FB shows arm side run w/ occasional sink.  Pounds the FB to his arm-side.  SL moves like a cutter, lacks true tilt of a SL.  CH w/ arm-speed, occasional fade and sink.

Jackson Walker, OF/RHP, Brentwood, 2018
Max FB: 80, FB: 77-80, CB: 64-65, CH: 73-75, SL: 69-70
6'2, 161-pound, RHP shows prototypical pitcher body w/ lots of projection.  Tall, athletic build w/ lot of projection.  Long and lanky.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step into setup in the middle of the rubber.  Stomach high leg kick w/ low hand location into leg drive w/ proper separation and H ¾ release.  Clean, repeatable mechanics.  Controls his long levers.  FB shows occasional arm side run.  CB is short downer w/ proper rotation.  Firm CH w/ arm-speed. 

Cal Burgett, LHP/OF, Mount Juliet, 2018
Max FB: 79, FB: 76-78, CB: 63-64, CH: 69-72
5'11, 165-pound, LHP shows 3 pitch mix w/ easy del.  Athletic build in medium frame w/ projection, some present strength.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step into proper balance point.  Hip drive, stays connected to the rubber long w/ proper landing.  Easy to repeat w/ low effort.  Straight FB flashes occasional arm side run.  Medium downer CB flashes tightness w/ proper shape.  Can come up out of hand and get loopy at times.  CH w/ arm-speed, fade and occasional sink. 

Dawson Conder, 3B/RHP, Nolensville, 2020
Max FB: 79, FB: 77-79, CB: 63-65, CH: 64-65, KN: 60-65
6'3, 175-pound, RHP shows 4 pitch mix w/ arm-speed.  Tall, athletic frame w/ lot of projection remaining.  Prototypical pitcher build.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ a rocker step to resetting foot to middle of the rubber.  Balance point w/ hip drive and L ¾ release.  Uses legs well in delivery.  Occasional ball tap in glove as coming through.  Some effort in throw.  Quick arm.  FB shows consistent arm side run.  CB is big downer w/ loopy action, best used to steal a strike as he matures.  CH w/ excellent velo differential, armspeed, fade and sink.  Worth seeing hitter’s reactions in game, flashes as out pitch.  KN shows occasional no spin, developing. 

Jake Templin, RHP/OF, Franklin Road Academy, 2019
Max FB: 79, FB: 73-77, CB: 63, SL: 65-67
5'8, 165-pound, RHP shows some velocity from lower arm slot.   Short, compact frame w/ some present strength, projection.  Pitches from the stretch only.  Chest high leg kick w/ hands moving in rhythm into hip drive and L ¾ release.  Repeatable w/ some effort in throw, some head violence.  FB shows occasional run and sink.  Medium downer CB is a 12-6 w/ proper rotation.  SL flashed as a slurve w/ above avg depth.  Struggled to stay on top it, maintain shape in this outing.

Eli Delk, RHP/3B, Riverdale, 2021
Max FB: 78, FB: 72-77, CB: 60, CH: 64, SL: 62-66
5'8, 140-pound, RHP shows arm-speed w/ physical projection.  Short, athletic frame w/ lean strength, projectable.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ rocker step into toe tap w/ his drive leg into the first base side of rubber.  Hip level leg kick w/ leg drive into ¾ release.  Repeatable.  Glove side can be stronger.  Up-tempo delivery, needs to be careful of not moving too quick and not staying over rubber.  Quick arm.  FB is straight w/ occasional arm side run.  CB is big and loopy 12-6, best used to steal a strike.  SL shows ¾ tilt, gets a little loose w/ occasional early break.  Spiked both CH’s he threw, showed arm-speed.

Arren Hash, RHP/SS, Campbellsville, 2021
Max FB: 78, FB: 75-77, CB: 66, CH: 71-73
6'0, 150-pound, RHP shows arm speed w/ projectable velocity.  Medium, athletic frame w/ proportional strength, projection.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ rocker step into the middle of the rubber.  Balance point into leg drive and H ¾ release.  Repeatable mechanics w/ short arm swing in back.  Gets downhill.  FB shows occasional arm side run.  Medium downer CB flashes proper shape, rotation.  Inconsistent.  Straight CH w/ arm-speed.

Hunter Davis, RHP/IF, Gordonsville, 2018
Max FB: 76, FB: 73-75, CB: 61-63, CH: 69
5'9, 155-pound, RHP shows feel for spin.  Short, athletic build w/ lean strength.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step into first base side of rubber.  Balance point into leg drive and ¾ release point.  Low effort w/ repeatability.  FB w/ arm side run.  Big downer CB w/ late break.  Can manipulate the spin.  CH w/ arm-speed and fade. 

Alex Disney, RHP, Franklin, 2018
Max FB: 75, FB: 73-75, CB: 63-67, CH: 69-70, SL: 67
5'8, 150-pound, RHP shows above avg CH w/ repeatable mechanics.  Short, athletic build w/ projection.  Pitches from a full wind-up, short rocker step into first base side of rubber.  Balance point to hip drive w/ H ¾ release.   FB shows arm side run.  CB is big, loopy downer, best used to steal strikes.  SL is a slurve w/ early break, above avg depth.  CH is above average w/ arm-speed, late sink. 

John Orberson, LHP/OF, Campbellsville, 2021
Max FB: 75, FB: 73-75, CB: 61, CH: 65-66
6'2, 160-pound, LHP w/ arm-speed, prototypical body.  Medium, athletic frame w/ projectable lower half, some present strength.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step into third base side of the rubber.  Chest high leg kick into leg drive w/ H ¾ release.  Quick arm suggests a big velo jump is coming.  Glove side can work better in the delivery to enhance direction and velocity.  Gets downhill.  FB w/ some arm side run.  Medium downer CB w/ proper rotation, average depth.  Occasional early breaker.  CH w/ arm-speed, occasional cut.

Ethan Harden, LHP/OF, Franklin, 2021
Max FB: 74, FB: 72-73, CB: 62-66, CH: 69-71
5'9, 150-pound, LHP shows feel for 2 avg off-speed pitches.  Short, lean w/ developing body, lanky.  Pitches from full wind-up w/ big rocker step into 3^rd base side of rubber.  Leg kick into leg drive and H ¾ release.  Low effort delivery, repeatable.  Fastball w/ occasional arm side run, occasional straight.  CB shows proper shape and rotation w/ medium downer break.  CH w/ arm-speed, fade, late sink.

Tyler Hollingsworth, RHP, Warren County, 2018
Max FB: 74, FB: 70-74, CB: 60-63, CH: 65-68
5'11, 150-pound, RHP shows ability to spin above average CB.  Medium, athletic frame w/ high waist, long and lanky.  Pitches from full wind-up w/ short rocker step into the middle of the rubber.  Balance point into hip drive w/ H ¾ release.  Low effort w/ repeatability.  Gets downhill.  Straight FB.  CB is big 12-6 downer w/ tight rotation.  Flashes above average.  CH w/ arm-speed, occasional fade.

Caleb Jones, LHP/1B, Cheatham County Central, 2020
Max FB: 74, FB: 71-73, CB: 63-64
5'11, 160-pound, LHP shows feel for spin.  Thin, lanky build w/ lots of physical projection.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step into third base side of the rubber.  Balance point into leg drive and ¾ release.  Repeats w/ up-tempo mechanics.  FB w/ arm side run.  ¾ breaking ball is a slurve.  Developing w/ proper shape, rotation.  DNS CH.

Harper Wilson, OF/RHP, White House Heritage, 2020
Max FB: 74, FB: 72-73, CB: 60-64, CH: 69
5'10, 155-pound, RHP w/ repeatable mechanics and feel for spin.  Short, athletic build w/ present lower half strength, projection.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ a rocker step into toe taps before setting up in the middle of the rubber.  Hip turn into balance point w/ proper separation and finish in H ¾ throw.  Repeatable, low effort delivery.  Gets some downhill angle now, will only get more as he grows.  Straight FB.  Loopy, medium downer CB is effective to steal strikes.  Flashes ability to make it an out pitch by tightening rotation.  Firm straight CH w/ arm-speed.

Davis Craig, SS/RHP, Buckhorn, 2021
Max FB: 70, FB: 67-69, CB: 60, CH: 65
5'6, 135-pound, RHP shows repeatable mechanics w/ low effort throw.  Short, athletic frame w/ lean strength, projectable.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ a rocker step to first base side of rubber setup.  Balance point w/ glove face height w/ hip drive into H ¾ release.  Slight stab in back.  Glove action can improve.  FB w/ occasional run and sink.  CB is big downer w/ early break that flashes proper shape.  CH w/ arm-speed, sink.

Nathan Woodard, C/RHP, University School of Nashville, 2021
Max FB: 67, FB: 63-67, CB: 58-60, CH: 60
5'7, 150-pound, RHP w/ feel for spin.  Short, athletic frame w/ present lower half strength.  Pitches from a full wind-up w/ rocker step into setup in the middle of the rubber.  Belt-high leg kick to balance point w/ leg drive into H ¾ release point.  Glove can get a little tighter to body on finish.  Easy to repeat w/ short in back arm action (typical of a catcher).  Straight FB.  Medium downer CB flashes proper rotation and shape.  CH w/ arm-speed, fade and sink.