MO Upperclass Games: Pitcher Analysis

Positional Profile: OF / RHP

Delivery: Works primarily from the stretch, easy delivery with minimal effort, controlled leg lift, direction towards target, works at a slower tempo, strong glove side action, creates tilt with his c shoulder agle

Arm Action: easy arm action, over the top release, 

FB: T80, 78-80 mph, around the zone

CB: 64-65 mph, 12-to-6 shape, mostly gradual action, near fastball arm speed

KN: 64-66 mph

Positional Profile: SS / RHP

Delivery: Simple and connected delivery, works at a quicker tempo, repeats with minimal effort, shorter but directional stride, delivery has some rhythm, athletic finish 

Arm Action: Short arm action, arm works, high three-quarter release 

FB: T80, 76-78 mph, high percentage of strikes, throws a 2 seam with more arm side run

CB: 67-79 mph, 11-to-5 shape, downward action, thrown for strikes, near fast ball arm speed

Positional Profile: OF / RHP

Delivery: Simple delivery with some rhythm and fluidity, shorter and controlled leg lift, works at a slower tempo, gains momentum down the mound, creates downhill tilt with shoulders, falls towards glove side after release

Arm Action: short and quick arm, clean action, high three-quarter release

FB: T78, 77-78, arm side run, thrown for strikes, locates to the bottom of the zone

Body: 5-foot-7, 145-pound athletic build with some room to add size and strength

Delivery: Average tempo and smooth delivery, some drop and dive in his back side before striding to the dish and finishing to the first base side. 

Arm Action: Very quick in the back with length before coming through a high-¾ slot. Advanced arm speed. 

FB: 83-84 mph, jumps out the hand. Slight downhill angle and flashes arm side run.

CB: 72-73 mph, 11/5 shape with some late depth, mostly strikes, thrown for strikes and as a chase pitch. 

Positional Profile: SS / RHP

Delivery: Drops into back leg to drive, explosive lower half, delivery has some rhythm as he works down the mound, aggressive finish with his fastball, good direction towards target, downhill, athletic finish, repeats 

Arm Action: Loose arm action, projectable, three-quarter release, quick arm

FB: T82, 81-82 mph, arm side run, thrown for strikes 

SL: 70 mph, flashes some depth, near fastball arm speed, 10-to-4 shape, chance to be a plus pitch

Positional Profile:  3B / RHP

Delivery: Simple delivery, works at a slower tempo, controlled leg lift, across his body with his stride, gains momentum down the mound with regular effort

Arm Action: high three-quarter release, long arm action

FB: T78, 76-77 mph, thrown for strikes, occasional run

CB: 66 mph, 11-to-5 shape, downward action, late action at times

Positional Profile: OF / RHP

Delivery: Simple and methodical delivery, slower tempo, gathers weight in back side, downhill tilt with shoulders, repeatable delivery, athletic finish 

Arm Action: Three-quarter release, loose arm action, quick arm

FB: T76, 74-76 mph, around the strike zone, arm side run

CB: 60 mph, 11-to-5 shape, gradual action

CH: 64-66 mph, arm side run

Positional Profile: OF / RHP

Delivery: Works primarily from the stretch, athletic delivery, controlled leg lift, accelerates down the mound, strong glove side action, directional towards target,

Arm Action: loose arm, high three-quarter release 

FB: T77, 76-77 mph, arm side run

CB: 66-68 mph, gradual action 12-to-6 shape

Positional Profile: 3B / RHP

Delivery: Smooth and repeatable delivery, high but controlled leg lift, works downhill with direction towards the plate, accelerates down the mound

Arm Action: Clean arm action, high three-quarter release 

FB: T81, 80-81 mph, arm side run, thrown for strikes

SL: 70-71 mph, gradual action, 11-to-5 shape

Positional Profile: 1B / RHP

Delivery: Big body on the mound, creates downhill tilt with taller body and level shoulders, slower tempo, easy delivery with more in the tank, arm works, short and in line stride, repeats, squared up at finish

Arm Action: High three-quarter release, loose arm action 

FB: T72, 70-71 mph, thrown for strikes, some arm side run

CB: 58-59 mph, 11-to-5 shape, gradual action

Positional Profile: 2B / RHP

Delivery: Projectable frame on the mound, delivery has some added deception with a high leg kick and strong gloves side action, works with some rhythm down the mound, downhill title with shoulders, explosive finish, repeats with normal effort

Arm Action: high three-quarter release, loose arm, longer arm action

FB: T83, 79-81 mph, arm side run, late action

CB: 62 mph, 11-to-5 shape, good downward action, around the strike zone 

Positional Profile: LHP / OF

Delivery: Projectable frame on the mound, delivery is fluid and works with rhythm down the mound, consistent downhill tilt and strong glove side action create deception for the hitter, directional towards target, explosive finish

Arm Action: loose arm action, three-quarter release

FB: T83, 81-82 mph, arm side run, thrown for high percentage of strikes, some sinking action when located at the bottom of the strike zone

CB: 72-75 mph, sharp bite, late action, 1-to-7 shape, chance to be a plus pitch for him

CH: 77-80 mph, near fastball arm speed, some feel for the pitch, arm side ru

Positional Profile: 3B / RHP

Delivery: Simple delivery, little lateral movement, added deception with strong glove side, shorter stride, directional towards target, downhill tilt with shoulders

Arm Action: Clean arm action, high three-quarter release, arm works 

FB: T85, 82-84 mph, thrown for strikes

CT: 72 mph, around the strike zone 

Positional Profile: C / OF / RHP

Delivery: Projectable frame on the mound, big rocker step into a controlled leg lift, shorter stride, directional towards target, gains momentum down the mound, creates good angle with his height and long limbs

Arm Action: long arm action, high three-quarter release 

FB: T79, 77-78 mph, thrown for strikes

CB: 67 mph, 11-to-5 shape, downward action, 

Positional Profile: RHP / SS

Delivery: Lean build on the mound with room for growth, works at a quicker tempo, delivery is rushed a times, controlled leg lift, utilizes a higher glove side for added deception, good direction towards target

Arm Action: over the top slot, accelerates through his finish

FB: T74, 73-73 mph, arm side run, will turnover 2 seam for more arm side run

CB: 65-67 mph, sharp bite at times, 12-to-6 shape

Body:Physically imposing 6-foot-1, 216-pound frame with broad shoulders 

Delivery: Average tempo with some rhythm and a moderate leg kick before striding down the mound with quality leg drive and finishes balanced towards the dish 
Arm Action:  Long in the back with a quick change of direction at the bottom of the arm stroke before coming through a high-¾ slot with some arm speed. 

FB: 85-87 mph Keeps its plane, commanded to each side of the dish and down, mostly strikes. 

CB: 67-69 mph 1/7 shape with late depth, gets consistent swings and misses, thrown for strikes and as a chase pitch. 

Positional Profile: RHP / OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds, proportional frame

Body: A proportional and still projectable 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame with some athleticism and strength. 

Delivery: Smooth and controlled delivery rhythm and quality hip load and leg drive down the mound, finishing slightly to the first base side. 

Arm Action:  Long, loose, and fast in the back before coming through a near over the top slot with arm speed. 

FB: 84-85 Rides through the zone, some strikes, gets swings and misses. 

SL: 69-70 11/5 shape with late depth, some swings and misses, some strikes.

Positional Profile: C / RHP

Delivery: Bigger frame on the mound, works downhill with regular effort, directional stride towards target, gains momentum as he works down the mound, 

Arm Action: short and loose arm action, three-quarter release 

FB: T82, 80-82 mph, around the strike zone, some arm side run

CB: 70 mph

CH: 70 mph, near fastball arm speed

Positional Profile: RHP / 1B

Delivery: Works primarily from the stretch, higher but controlled leg lift, directional towards target, delivery has some rhythm, accelerates down the mound, arms and legs coming at the hitter, downhill tilt with shoulders, ball jumps out of his hand 

Arm Action: High three-quarter release, loose and quick arm, long arm action

FB: T87, 85-87 mph, late arm side run, thrown for strikes, locates well to the bottom of the strike zone