Maryland 2018 Rankings Breakdown: 21-30

8.16.17 - Lapp-Barger began the move to the mound last fall and has continuted to increase his stock since. The transition took some time as he became more comfortable, but you saw the naturalness in the switch that you don't always get when you see a position player make the move the mound. He kept a fluid, natural delivery that synced well with his loose arm action. Lapp-Barger climbed up to 87 this spring and has been even better this summer, culminating with a commitment to West Virginia. Lapp-Barger moved up 10 spots to No. 21.

2.12.17 - Lapp-Berger has an athletic, projectable 6-foot, 175-pound frame. Controlled compact delivery that creates momentum throughout. Clean, sound arm action with fast arm speed throwing out of a three-quarter release point. Shows lower half involvement with slight cross body at foot strike and an athletic square finish. Still has more in tank once lower half gets more consistent. His fastball is 84-86 with some heaviness and run. His slider is tight with late movement and depth at 73-76 mph. Still getting feel for a change up at 78-79 mph. Has some fade to the pitch. Very intriguing pitching prospect that is new to the position. Athleticism should help make the adjustment a quicker one.

8.4.16 -  is a projectable outfielder with more in the tank. Loose arm action throwing from the outfield. Hits from an athletic set up from the right side. Has a short swing path and some bat speed. Nice rhythm throughout. 86 mph exit velocity from right side. Short swing from the left with average bat speed. Exit velocity of 80 from the left side.  Has a loose arm action from the outfield with accurate throws that have some carry on them at 84 mph.

6.21.16 - Lanky athletic frame at 6-foot, 160-pounds. An interesting switch-hitting prospect with projection in the 2018 class. Hits from a slightly open setup. Higher leg kick going into hitting position. Short path to the ball and shows some bat speed. More strength from right side, quicker hands from left. Active feet defensively from outfield. Works thru the ball well. Has a long loose arm action and throws have carry on them. 

2.21.15 - Projectable athletic frame at 6-foot, 180-pounds. Ran a 7.64 60-yard dash. From the right side, he hits from athletic setup, slightly open. Short load with knee-turn to hitting position. Level swing path with some bat speed. Strength to pull side. From the left, hits from similar athletic setup slightly open. Short load with knee turn to hitting position. Slightly longer swing with average bat speed. Gets barrel on the ball well. Quick wrists at plate and more of a middle approach at the plate. Looked stronger from right side and right handed exit velo was 85 mph. Active feet in the outfield. Clean exchange with good hands and loose arm action throwing from a high ¾ arm slot.  Throws have strong carry on them at 85 mph. Moves well in the outfield and has ability to play corner infield position as well. Plays game fast with quick actions. Very interesting prospect in the 2018 class and one to keep an eye on.

11.1.15 - Strong durable frame at 6-foot-3, 205-pounds. Controlled delivery. Long, free arm action working downhill on the ball. Clean lower half and some backside drive. Maintains posture throughout finish. Fast arm speed at finish from a high three quarter slot. Fastball up to 88 mph with later run and dart like action. Breaking ball was 67-70 mph with bigger 12/6 action on the pitch. Slows down slightly on the pitch and shows potential. Change was 77-79 mph with fade and near fastball arm speed. Showed good command and feel for the pitch. Good frame and looks like still has more room for more velo.

9.11.16:  Taeschner is 6-3 and has an athletic frame, ran a 7.21 60 yard dash. He hits from the left side with a balanced stance. Leg kick stride with a smooth load back, good rhythm to his swing. Explosive hips and good balance to his swing. Fast bat with a short path and good extension through the ball. Pull approach with power, exit velocity of 94. At first base, footwork is fine with average hands. Plays through the ball, throwing from a three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action and a position velocity of 76. 

6.30.15 - Frame to build on at 6-foot-1 170-pounds.  Throws from a high ¾ arm angle in a controlled delivery.  Pause after hand break and shorter arm action that creates some arm speed.  Pitches with some effort.  Good direction and has some lower half usage.  Fastball and late run and sink up to 80 mph.  Breaking ball has 12/6 action with tight rotation and early break.  Has near fastball arm speed on the pitch at 64 mph.  Change has near fastball arm speed at 72 mph.

2.15.15 Taeschner has a lanky frame that he could add some weight to. He throws from a three-quarters slot and has a very early hand break, which contributes to a short, stiff backside arm action. His arm stroke is quick with regular effort. His mechanics are a bit choppy and his shoulders and hips are open at footstrike. Taeschner’s fastball had heavy sinking action to it and ran 75-78 mph, touching 79 mph. He commanded it well down in the zone. He threw a curveball with gradual 11/5 break that ran 56-60 mph. Taeschner also flashed a fading change-up with near fastball arm speed that ran 64-67 mph.  Positionally, Taeschner hits from the left side and has an athletic stance. He loads back and has good balance throughout his swing and average bat speed, with an exit velocity of 77 mph off of the tee. He has a short bat path to the ball and has an opposite field, line drive approach. He is quick out of the box, running a 4.37 from home to first. Defensively, Taeschner throws from a high three-quarters arm slot and has a short arm action. He has average hands and is athletic around the bag.

8.16.17 - Another position player to make a switch of focus to the mound, Holiday has formed himself into an intriguing prospect. Holiday still has a shorter arm action on the bump since making the transition from behind the plate, and gets into his hips and backside while working downhill and getting nice lower half involvement, pitching around 87 mph. Holiday is a recent commit to Old Dominion and has moved up almost 40 spots into the top 25.

11.5.16 - Athletic frame at 6-foot-1, 170-pounds. Ran a 7.56 60-yard dash. Hits from a slightly open setup. Short load to hitting position with slight pause. Direct path to the baseball with some extension through contact. Exit velocity of 82 mph. Pop times ranged from 2.00 - 2.13. Quick feet and exchange. Short arm action with accurate throws from behind the plate.

Holiday is a 6-foot, 165-pound C/OF from Red Lion Christian Academy. He hit .296 with five doubles and led his team in RBI with 19 as a freshman.

8.4.16 - Dunn committed to Radford immediately after the event. He has a lanky 6-3 frame and throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a smooth drop and drive delivery. Short, loose arm action that is quick with easier effort. Shoulders uphill and closed, strides on line to a slightly closed landing with an athletic finish. Fastball had slight, late run, sitting 84-86. Curveball with sharp 11/5 action and decent armspeed, running 68-70. Fading change-up with good armspeed and command, running 75-76. Slider had late, hard 10/4 action running 76-78.

2.21.16 - Projectable pitchers frame at 6-foot-3, 185-pounds. Long and loose arm action throwing from an almost over the top arm angle. Has controlled delivery to balance. Works downhill well smooth lower half. Could keep better posture to release point. Pitches with easy to regular effort. Fastball has sink to the pitch up to 85 mph. Breaking ball has near fastball arm speed with 12/6 action on the pitch with tight rotation, late break, and potential to be a power pitch. Throws a slider with short break closer to 10/4. More like a cutter action on the pitch. Changeup has run to the pitch at 76 mph and near fastball arm speed. Interesting prospect for the 2018 class on the mound.

Adams has progressed as a pitching option, throwing up to 87 this spring with more in the tank. Adams made his commitment the summer of 2017 to Campbell.

7.7.15 - Athletic frame at 6-foot, 165-pounds. Hits from an athletic set up that is slightly open.  Has rhythm in swing with a short load and small stride.  Has a short path to the ball with fast bat speed.  Gets tilt on head at contact. Nice extension through contact.  Good balance in swing.  Exit velocity of 83 mph. From the infield throws from a low ¾ arm angle with carry on the throws at 81 mph.  Has active feet and soft hands with a clean exchange.  Plays thru the ball well. Ran a 7.39 60-yard dash.  Interesting prospect to follow in the 2018 class.

Maguire is an offensive infielder hitting from the left side. Shows 6.8 speed in the 60-yard dash and a sweet left handed swing. Smaller frame at 5-foot-8, 160-pounds but packs plenty of punch and ability. Looks to project as an offensive infield option. Maguire is committed to Maryland.

Ruffin creates an imposing frame when toeing the rubber. Ruffin has a controlled delivery throwing from a high three quarter slot. Has a long, free arm action creating fast arm speed. Pitches with regular effort. Near fastball arm speed on a short action breaking ball with 12/6 shape and later break. Has more in the tank as he adds strength to his durable pitcher frame. Fastball has been up to 88 mph. Ruffin committed to William & Mary this earlier this summer playing with the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox.

Left Handed hitting outfielder for Walkersville HS in western MD. Runs well and has power potential.

AJ Holcomb is an Infielder committed to High Point. Projects more as a corner infielder/outfielder with power potential at the plate. Smooth and strong swing  from an athletic set up and high cocked hands. Fluid swing and barrels ball well. Natural power potential.

Glock made a jump this summer on the mound, pitching 84-88 range at a PBR Maryland Summer Tournament and has reportedly been better. Glock made his commitment later this summer to Maryland.

2.12.17 - Athletic 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame. Has a deliberate, upright delivery through leg lift. Glides downhill with some lower half involvement. Could get more drive from backside. Quick loose arm action from a three-quarter slot. Creates fast arm speed while pitching with easy effort. His fastball was 81-83 with some deceptive life and a/s run. His change-up is 71-73 with late fade and his breaking ball is 66-67 with good 11/5 action. More in tank as he develops...Will Glock has an athletic 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame and runs a 7.65 60. He has a slightly open stance from the plate with a short load and arm bar. Level swing path with some bat speed and shows some strength in his swing. Gets extension through contact and shows some rhythm throughout. His exit velocity is 85. He shows clean actions defensively. Glock has soft hands with easy effort and carry on his throws coming from a shorter arm action and quick arm speed. His infield velocity is 80.

8.19.16 2018  RHP struck out two in an inning of work. The 5-foot-10, 170-pounder utilized a fastball at 82-84 with occasional armside run as well as a curveball at 69-70 and a mid-70s change-up.

8.4.16 - Glock has an athletic 5-10 frame and throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a smooth drop and drive delivery. Short, loose arm action and a quick arm with normal effort. Shoulders are uphill and closed, landing slightly closed with an athletic finish. Fastball sat 80-83, touching 84 a few times, with slight run. Slider had late, sharp 11/5 break and good armspeed, running 71-73...hits from a taller setup with high leg kick. Shorter swing path with some bat speed. Exit velocity of 86 mph. Smooth and clean actions from the infield. Lively arm from across the diamond up to 85 mph and more in there. Shows raw ability and still needs to fill out athletic frame. Ran a 7.44 60-yard dash.

6.21.16 - Athletic frame at 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Shows two-way potential with projection in the 2018 class. Loose athletic arm action. Glides downhill with regular effort throwing from a high ¾ arm slot. Creates quick arm speed. Could get better low half involvement. Fastball has slight sink to the pitch up to 84 mph. Breaking ball has short and hard action. Changeup has slight fade to the pitch…Hits from a square set with short load and leg kick to hitting position. Short swing path with some extension through contact. Nice rhythm throughout. Athletic actions in the infield. Arm works well with a loose action throwing from a ¾ slot. Throws have carry across the infield.  

6.1.16 - Athletic frame at 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Ran a 7.28 60-yard dash. Hits from a athletic, square set up. Smooth load  Slightly closed at landing. Shows nice rhythm in swing. Short bat path to the ball with a middle approach. Nice extension through contact. Shows balance throughout the swing. Exit velo of 84 mph. Active feet from the middle. Clean hands and quick exchange. Short arm action throwing from a ¾ arm slot. Works thru the ball and throws had carry across the diamond at 82 mph.