The annual Metro East took place earlier this summer on June 26th. The event, originally scheduled to take place at Blazier Field in O’Fallon, was moved indoors to Kings Point Sports Club (Batters Box), due to inclement weather.

On Monday, we began the breakdown of the event, looking at the catchers in attendance. Today we conclude the position roll-out of the event, with a look at the pitchers. The top 10 featured below, has a number of intriguing rising seniors who are still on the market. The leader of the pack however is extremely high-ceiling 2021 RHP Austin Young, a Missouri native. The 6-foot-5, Young, has a short, loose arm action, sat comfortably in the low 80's and spun an above-average  breaking ball.  

Below is a look at all of the pitchers from the event.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Austin Young, RHP, Fort Zumwalt East (MO), 2021
6-foot-5, 165-pound, right-handed pitcher; extremely long-limbed, highly-projectable frame with plenty of room for continued physical development. High-ceiling arm, should be a high-follow in the Missouri 2021 class. Given his long-limbs and age, repeats delivery well. Delivery works with rhythm, on-line, lands slightly closed. Compact arm action, comes out of a high ¾ window, loose and quick out front. Fastball, thrown for strikes, occasional late life and run at the bottom of the zone, sat 81-83 mph. Curveball is currently best secondary offering; 11/5 to 10/4 shape, sharp action at times, maintains arm speed, 61-67 mph. Changeup, straight action, 72-75 mph. High ceiling 2021 arm.

2. Matthew Albritton, 1B/RHP, O’Fallon, 2019
6-foot-3, 220-pound, strong, imposing, right handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced slightly crouched setup, smooth load, leg kick trigger and remains balanced. Showed fast bat speed, long barrel path, gap-gap approach with power, extension through contact and exit velocity of 95-mph off the tee. Defensively, athletic fielding position, clean exchange, fluid footwork, long arm action, high ¾ slot, accuracy and carry on throws, clocked at 83-mph across infield. Ran 7.61 in the 60. On the mound, quick motion, high leg kick, rhythm, linear direction, square landing athletic finish. High ¾ slot, quick arm speed, long action, pats glove. Fastball flashed run,  sat between 83-85. Curveball had 10/4 action, gradual break to outer half, sat between 67-69 mph. Changeup thrown in lower half of zone, ranged between 72-75 mph.  

3. Matthew Boyer, RHP, Edwardsville, 2019.
 6-foot, 175-pound, athletic, projectable framed right handed throwing pitcher. On the mound, quick feet, high leg kick, long stride, square landing, linear direction, athletic out front finish. Over the top arm action, long arm action, quick arm speed, repeatable delivery. Fastball had heavy action, for strikes, ranged between 82-84 mph. Curveball showed 12/6 shape, thrown with confidence, gradual action, similar arm speed to fastball, out pitch, ranged between 71-72 mph. Changeup flashed fade, lower third of the zone, ranging between 77-78 mph.  

4. Cameron Hibbets, OF/LHP, Granite City, 2019
5-foot-9, 186-pound stocky, strong, left handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced tall set up, smooth back load, fluid rhythm, leg kick, engaged hips. Fast bat speed, 94 exit velocity off tee, long barrel path through zone, gap-gap approach with power, extension through ball. Defensively, long arm action, over the top release, accuracy to throws, 87-mph velocity from outfield. Fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic fielding position, plays through baseball. Ran 7.72 in the 60. On the mound, over top arm angle, long arm action, quick arm speed, effort, stays in line, out front finish. Fastball sat between 83-84 mph, touching 85. Slider ranged between 72-73 mph, 10/4 shape. Changeup was 74-mph, slight fade.      

5. John Minor, RHP, Mascoutah, 2019
5-foot-11, 170-pound, athletic right handed throwing pitcher. On the mound, good athleticism, high front side, engaged lower half, slight sink in backside, high leg kick, long stride, square landing, athletic finish. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action, extension on finish. Fastball flashed life, ranging between 83-85 mph. Curveball showed gradual movement, 11/5 shape, out pitch, repeatable arm speed, sitting between 71-73 mph. Changeup showed slight cut, ranging between 75-77 mph. 

6. Nick Fields, RHP, Galesburg, 2019
6-foot, 165-pound, athletic right handed throwing pitcher. On the mound, smooth, quiet fluid rhythm, repeatable tall balance point, level shoulders, square landing, out front finish. Over the top arm slot, long wrapping arm action, fluid motion. Fastball flashed late arm side action, for strikes, sat between 81-83 mph touching 84. Curveball showed 11/5 shape, gradual action, command, ranged from 61-63 mph. Changeup arm speed similar to fastball, arm side run, slight sink, thrown at 74 mph.  

7. Drew Ezard, C/RHP, Jacksonville, 2021
6-foot-2, 205-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, strong, XL frame, translates to play. Offensively, balanced setup, back load, short leg kick trigger, maintains balance in swing. Strong, loose hands, long, easy path with extension, gap-to-gap hitter, pop in swing, fluid rhythm involved. Present bat speed, exit velocity topped 86 mph from a tee. Defensively, pop times ranged 2.18-2.26. Feet work in line, clean exchange, slight recoil finish. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws topped 77 mph from the crouch. 7.54 runner in the 60. On the mound, toe lift, compact balance point, quick tempo, works in line, lands cross bodied some, athletic finish. Long arm on back side, quick and clean out front, over the top slot, rhythm involved. Fastball worked downhill with tilt, for strikes, topped 82 mph, sat 80-81 mph.Curveball, 11/5 shape, 65-68 mph. Changeup played 66-67 mph.     

8. Adam Ebling, INF/RHP, Westminster Christian Academy (MO), 2021
5-foot-11, 173-pound, athletically-built, projectable right handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced setup, quiet hands, smooth load, short stride, good balance throughout. Flashed bat speed, exit velocity of 84-mph off the tee. Defensively, athletic fielding position, fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange. Long arm action, quick out front, high ¾ slot, accuracy on throws, finishes through target,clocked at 80-mph across infield. Ran 7.44 in the 60. On the mound, high leg kick,  high ¾ arm slot, long loose arm action, repeatable balance point, linear direction, closed landing athletic finish. Fastball thrown for strikes, sat between 79-80 mph. Curveball showed 11/5 break, gradual action, sat between 66-68 mph.   

9. Logan Moll, RHP, Mascoutah, 2019
6-foot-2, 180-pound, lanky right handed throwing pitcher. On the mound, tall balanced setup, high ¾ arm slot,  quick arm speed, short arm action, easy effort, smooth rhythm throughout. High leg kick, repeatable at balance point, uphill shoulders, open toe landing, outfront finish. Fastball showed repeatable run, thrown for strikes, ranging from 79-81 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, gradual movement, outer third of the plate, sat between 62-65 mph. Changeup thrown in lower part of zone, ranging from 71-74 mph.

10. Zachary Kempfer, INF/RHP, Nashville, 2021
6-foot-3, 215-pound, projectable, strong athletic right handed hitting infielder/pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, quiet hands, aggressive hacks, toe tap, long stride. Fast bat speed, gap-gap approach with power, fluid rhythm throughout, uphill finish and exit velocity of 82-mph off tee. Defensively, short arm action, ¾ arm slot, accuracy on throws, repeatable footwork, clean exchange. Ran 8.35 in the 60. On the mound, remains in ¾ slot, quick arm speed, short arm action, high leg kick, sits on back side, uphill shoulders, out front finish. Fastball flashed run, sat mostly 76 mph touching 77 mph. Breaking ball showed 10/4 shape, sweeping action, arm action near fastball, for strikes, outer third, sat between 63-68 mph. Changeup showed fade, repeatable motion, 68-70 mph.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Anthony Benz, INF/RHP, McCluer North, 2020
6-foot-2, 170-pound, projectable, athletically-built, left-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced slightly open stance, fluid rhythm, simple load, loose hands, small toe tap stride, maintains balance throughout. Flashed bat speed, level barrel path, gap-gap approach, extension through contact and exit velocity of 79-mph off tee. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ release, accuracy on throws, threw 70-mph across infield. Athletic fielding position, plays through baseball, soft hands, clean exchange, fluid footwork. Ran 7.39 in the 60. On the mound, over the top angle, short arm action, slight sink into back leg, rhythm, level shoulders, linear direction, slightly closed landing, out front landing. Fastball thrown for strikes, ranging between 76-78 mph. Curveball showed 11/5 break, gradual action, for strikes, sitting 64-66 mph. Change Up similar arm action to fastball, thrown between 74-77 mph.

Jack Beyersdorfer, INF/RHP, Triad, 2020
6-foot-1, 185-pound, tall, right handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced setup, slight crouch, smooth back load, strong top hand, engaged lower half,long toe tap stride, remains balanced throughout. Flashed bat speed, exit velocity of 83-mph off tee, gap-gap approach with power, fluid rhythm, uphill finish. Defensively, long arm action, ¾ arm slot, quick footwork, flashed accuracy, carry on throws, threw 72-mph across infield. On the mound, high ¾ arm slot, long arm action, consistent balance point, rhythm, out front finish, closed landing. Fastball thrown for strikes, sat between 74-75 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, late action, could locate, ranged between 67-68 mph. Changeup, flashed fade, sat between 67-68 mph.  

Noah Bodine, RHP, Seckman (MO), 2020
6-foot-2, 182-pound, right-handed pitcher, strong, athletic build. Deliberate, repeatable delivery, works with some rhythm and in-line direction. Short, slight plunging action out of the glove, comes out of an over-the-top slot with some effort throughout. Fastball, straight action, sat 77-79 mph, touched 80. Curveball, depth and action at times, 12/6 shape, maintains arm speed, 61-65 mph. Changeup straight action, 65-70 mph.

Brant Bowen, INF/RHP, Freeburg, 2019
6-foot, 180-pound, athletic, right handed hitting infielder. Offensively, tall balanced setup, open, short toe tap stride, slight back load. Flashed bat speed, exit velocity of 75-mph off tee, level barrel path, line drive approach, uses whole field, rhythm throughout. Defensively, ¾ arm slot, quick arm action, flashed accuracy, threw 75-mph across infield. Fluid footwork, flashed soft hands. Ran 7.73 in the 60. On the mound, fastball showed run, sat between 78-79 touching 81 mph. Curveball showed 11/5 break, sharp late action, lower quadrants of plate, 62-69 mph. Changeup showed repeatable arm action, sink, command, ranged between 64-66 mph.

Alex Buchheit, LHP, O’Fallon, 2020
6-foot, 200-pound, strong, left-handed pitcher. Repeatable, side-step delivery, works on-line and lands square. Long arm action, slight wrap on the backside and comes out of a high ¾ window with regular effort throughout. Fastball works straight, thrown for strikes, sat 65-67 mph. Curveball 1/7 shape, 55-56 mph. Slider sat 60-62 mph. Changeup worked 55-57 mph.

Daniel Burns, OF/RHP, O’Fallon, 2020
6-foot-1, 155-pound, long, athletically-built, projectable right handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, open balanced setup, smooth back load, toe tap with long stride, fluid rhythm, engaged lower half, remains balanced throughout. Flashed bat speed, hitting 86-mph off tee, long barrel path, line drive pull approach, uphill finish. Defensively, athletic fielding position, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through baseball. Short arm action high ¾ release, throws 82-mph from outfield. Ran 6.95 in the 60. On the mound, high leg kick, high ¾ arm action, quick arm action, repeatable balance point, linear direction, square landing, athletic finish out front. Fastball ranged from 79-81 mph touching 82. Curveball came from 11/5 slot, gradual action, sat between 66-71 mph. Changeup showed downward action, ranging between 72-76 mph.   

Cavan Cameron, RHP, Marion, 2020
6-foot-1, 155-pound, lean, right-handed pitcher with plenty of room for continued physical development. Uptempo, drop and drive, linear delivery. Works on-line, lands square and finishes upright at times. Long arm action out of a high ¾ window. Fastball, straight action, thrown for strikes, sat 76-78 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, maintains arm speed, depth at times, 61-65 mph. Changeup, run and sink action, 72-75 mph.

Thomas Carr, LHP, Waterloo, 2019
5-foot-10, 140-pound, lanky left handed throwing pitcher. On the mound, ¾ arm slot, long loose arm action, rhythm throughout. Minimal leg kick, long stride, linear direction, open landing, finish towards 3rd base side. Fastball flashed run, slight arm side action, thrown for strikes, ranged from 76-78 mph touching 79. Curveball flashed sharp break, sweeping action, repeatable arm speed, for strikes, thrown between 66-68 mph. Changeup showed similar arm speed to fastball, slight fade, lower 3rd of the zone, ranged between 70-72 mph.

Chris Dansberry, INF/RHP, Francis Howell (MO), 2019
5-foot-8, 150-pound, athletic, strong, right handed hitting infielder. Ran 6.84 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, even weight distribution, smooth load, quiet aggressive hands, fluid rhythm, short stride, good balanced throughout. Flashed bat speed, short level barrel path, line drive approach, uphill finish and exit velocity of 82-mph off tee,  Defensively, athletic fielding position, quick fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through baseball, soft hands. Short arm action, high ¾ release, flashed accuracy, threw 77-mph across infield. On the mound, over the top release, longer arm action, remains balanced, effortless release, linear direction. Fastball thrown for strikes, sat between 77-78-mph. Curveball had 11/5 break, outer thirds of plate, ranged from 65-70-mph. Changeup was 72-73 mph.  

Ryan Foley, RHP, St.Dominic (MO), 2019
6-foot-4, 175-pound, athletic, lanky right handed throwing pitcher. On the mound, high leg kick, toe point, repeatable stride, level shoulders, linear direction towards target, square landing, fluid rhythm throughout, athletic finish. Throws from high ¾ arm slot, loose whipping arm action, average arm speed. Fastball thrown for strikes, sat between 76-77 mph. Curveball shows 11/5 shape, arm speed similar to fastball, ranging between 58-61 mph. Splitter flashed sink, command, put away pitch, between 63-65 mph.

Brendan Haddix, INF, Granite City, 2019
5-foot-9, 145-pound, right handed hitting infielder/pitcher. Offensively, balance tall open stance, smooth load, long stride, remains balanced. Long barrel path, line drive approach, fluid rhythm, exit velocity of 77-mph off tee. Defensively, high ¾ arm slot, short arm action, accuracy on throws, 72-mph across infield. Ran 7.58 in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works out of the stretch only. Delivery works slightly across his body and lands slightly closed. Fastball, works straight, sat 72-74 mph. Breaking ball worked 11/5 shape, occasional depth, 62-64 mph.

Nathan Hallum, INF/RHP, Fort Zumwalt South (MO), 2020
6-foot, 165-pound, right handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced slightly opened stance, crouched, smooth drop load, short toe tap stride. Level barrel path, fluid rhythm, exit velocity of 73-mph off the tee. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, accuracy on throws, threw 64-mph across infield. On the mound, right-handed pitcher. Works slightly across his body. Long draw out of the glove and comes out of a high ¾ window. Fastball sat 68-72 mph, touching 73. Curveball worked 11/5 and sat 60-64 mph. Changeup worked 64-67 mph.

Landon Johnson, RHP, Hazelwood West (MO), 2020.
6-foot, 143-pound, right handed throwing pitcher. On the mound, works high ¾ arm slot, long arm action, average arm speed, smooth rhythm throughout. High leg kick, slight cross body action, closed shoulders with closed landing, outfront finish. Fastball thrown for strikes, ranging from 77-79 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, gradual downward action, ranging from 64-65 mph. Changeup flashed sink, similar action to fastball, between 69-71 mph.      

Jake Lalumandier, RHP, De Smet Jesuit (MO), 2020
6-foot, 165-pound, lean, right-handed pitcher. Full wind up, delivery works on-line and lands slightly closed. Long arm action from a ¾ slot. Fastball works mostly straight, sat 74-75 mph, touched 76. Curveball, 10/4 shape, ranged between 62-66 mph. Changeup, slight run and fade action, 68-71 mph.

Austin McCann, RHP, Columbia, 2020
6-foot-2, 175-pound, strong, well-proportioned, right-handed pitcher. Uptempo delivery, foot underneath the knee at balance point, works on-line and lands slightly open. Short plunging arm action out of the glove, quick out front, high ¾ slot. Fastball works straight, sat 76-77 mph. Curveball flashed sharp action, depth, 11/5 shape, 64-66 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, sinking action, thrown for strikes, 69-71 mph.

Camron McCoy, RHP, St.Mary (MO), 2020.
5-foot-11, 150-pound, athletic right handed throwing pitcher. On the mound, smooth fluid rhythm, uphill shoulders, linear direction, high leg kick, high balance point, long stride, square landing, athletic finish. Works from high ¾ arm slot, long arm action, quick arm speed, projectable arm. Fastball flashed run, thrown for strikes, ranging between 79-81 mph. Feel for slider, 10/4 action, sharp action, arm speed similar to fastball, ranging between 63-67 mph. Changeup thrown in lower quadrant of zone, sat between 67-69 mph.      

Nolen Mcgowen, OF/RHP, Triad, 2020
5-foot-11, 165-pound, long, projectable left handed hitting infielder. Offensively, open stance, slightly crouched, leg kick trigger. Line drive swing, exit velocity of 79 off tee. Defensively, plays through baseball, follow through finish, clean exchange. High ¾ release, flashed accuracy, throws 79-mph from outfield. Ran 6.99 in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, uptempo delivery at times, toe pointed down at balance point and lands square. Arm works clean and from a high ¾ slot. Fastball worked mostly straight, sat 77-79 mph, touched 80. Slider, 10/4 action, 63-66 mph. Changeup sat 69-70 mph.   

Sean Mitchell, 1B/RHP, Marquette Catholic (MO), 2022
6-foot-1, 220-pound, right handed hitting infielder. Offensively, tall balanced setup, slightly closed, back load, toe tap, short stride, fair balance. Line drive approach, stays through baseball, exit velocity of 75-mph off the tee. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, accuracy on throws, moves well, carry on ball, throws 69-mph across infield. Clean exchange, repeatable hand placement. Ran 8.87 in the 60. On the mound, remains in high ¾ slot, short arm action, high leg kick, leans on backside, uphill shoulders, slightly opened landing, upright finish. Fastball sat between 67-69, touching 70 mph. Curveball had 11/5 break, gradual movement, ranged between 55-62 mph. Changeup  flashed fade, lower thirds of the zone, 69-70 mph.  

Cole Niebrugge, C/RHP, Dieterich, 2020
6-foot-2, 200-pound, right-handed hitting catcher/right-handed pitcher; well-proportioned, thick frame. At the plate, balanced, closed stance, minimal load, short stride. Short, level bat path, exit velocity topped 77 mph from a tee. Defensively, stationary out of the crouch, short arm action, high ¾ slot, topped 67 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.54-2.62. 8.41 runner in the 60. On the mound, deliberate to the plate, rocks at balance, tall and fall style, works in line. High front side, long arm swing, high ¾ slot, some effort involved. Fastball worked straight, 76-79 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, gradual break, 69-72 mph. Changeup occasionally cut, in the zone, 68-72 mph.

Jake Radosevich, C/RHP, Triad, 2022
5-foot-8, 140-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, high-waisted frame. Offensively, tall, narrow stance, back load, long toe tap trigger. Long, uphill bat path, high finish, rhythm in swing, exit velocity topped 71 mph from a tee. Defensively, pop times ranged 2.43-2.54. Clean exchange, short arm action, high ¾ slot, slight recoil finish, throws topped 64 mph from the crouch. 8.58 runner in the 60. On the mound, deliberate delivery, works in line and lands square to home, rhythm involved. Long, full arm swing, high ¾ slot, easy effort throughout. Fastball worked straight, topped 69 mph, sat 66-68 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break with arm speed, ranged 56-60 mph. Changeup played 64-65 mph.

Drew Rakers, OF/LHP, Breese Central, 2020
6-foot-1, 160- pound, lanky left handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, slightly opened stance, balanced, small leg kick. Line drive approach, exit velocity of 79-mph off the tee. Defensively, clean exchange, plays through baseball. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, accuracy on throws, carry, threw 77-mph from outfield. Ran 7.45 in the 60. On the mound, slightly crouched, ¾ arm slot, loose long arm action. Repeatable balance point, out front finish, linear towards plate. Fastball flashed run, for strikes, sat between 77-78 mph. Curveball had 2/8 break, sharp snapping action, swing and miss potential, 66-67 mph. Changeup thrown in lower quadrants of zone, 68-71 mph.

Jabok Rhoderick, LHP, Mascoutah, 2019
6-foot-4, 175-pound, lanky, athletic, projectable left handed throwing pitcher. On the mound, works fromm crossfire motion, high leg kick, long stride, stiff front side, linear direction, athletic finish, square landing, easy effort, fluid rhythm. Throws from high ¾ slot, long arm action, downhill finish, repeatable action. Fastball shows arm side run, for strikes, ranging from 75-77 mph touching 78. Curveball had 1/7 shape, gradual downward action, similar arm speed to fastball, feel for pitch, sat between 61-63 mph. Changeup showed similar arm action to fastball, slight sink, lower part of zone, ranging between 71-73 mph.  

Dawson Schuemann, INF/RHP, Jefferson City (MO), 2020
6-foot, 167-pound, athletically-built, right handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, quiet hands, short to ball, toe tap, short stride, balanced finish. Line drive approach, level barrel path, fluid rhythm, exit velocity of 82-mph off tee. Defensively, high ¾ slot, quick arm action, accuracy on throws, 67-mph from across the infield. Fluid footwork, repeatable hand placement, clean exchange. Ran 7.70 in the 60. On the mound, high leg kick, over the top release, short arm action, consistent balance point, rhythm, closed landing. Fastball ranged between 74-75, touching 77-mph. Curveball showed 11/5 shape, gradual movement, ranging between 60-63 mph. Changeup thrown for strikes, 68-69 mph.  

Charlie Stergos, INF/RHP, Fort Zumwalt East, 2020
5-foot-11, 155-pound, athletic right handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced setup, bent knees, leans back, high elbow, smooth load, small toe tap, short stride, good balance throughout. Flashed bat speed, exit velocity of 85-mph off tee, line drive approach, fluid rhythm. Defensively, athletic fielding position, quick exchange, fluid footwork. Long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, flashed accuracy and carry, threw 73-mph from infield. On the mound, remains in high ¾ slot, high leg kick, slight short arm action, easy effort, smooth fluid rhythm, linear direction, closed landing, athletic finish. Fastball showed slight run, for strikes, ranged between 74-76 mph. Curveball had 11/5 break, gradual action, similar shape to fastball, for strikes, sat between 59-63 mph. Changeup displayed arm side run, lower third of plate, between 69-71 mph.  

Drew Tebbe, C/RHP, O’Fallon, 2021
5-foot-8, 140-pound, right-handed hitting catcher. Behind the plate, smooth, athletic actions, works through the ball with quick feet. Hands work in rhythm, short arm action, clean high ¾ slot, accurate throws topped 71 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.19-2.26. Offensively, balanced, open setup, slight bar load, short stride. Short bat path, head down, middle of the field approach, uphill some, exit velocity topped 71 mph from a tee. 7.87 runner in the 60. On the mound, rhythm in delivery, solid balance point, works in line, square landing, easy effort throughout. Short, clean arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball worked straight, 69-72 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, in the zone, 61-64 mph. Changeup played 67-68 mph.

John Weedman, OF/RHP, Shawnee Mission East, 2020
5-foot-10, athletic, projectable, right handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced slightly open setup, slight back load, small leg kick timing trigger and maintains balance throughout. Fast bat speed for age, short level path, line drive approach, stays inside baseball and 84-mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, athletic fielding position, clean exchange, plays through baseball, follows through towards target, Short arm action, high ¾ release, flashed carry on throws, clocked at 82-mph from outfield. Ran 7.01 in the 60. On the mound, over the top release, short arm action, repeatable balance point, consistent rhythm, level shoulders, remains in line, athletic finish. Fast ball sat between 77-79 mph touching 80. Curveball ranged between 66-69 mph, 11/5 shape, late action, put away pitch. Changeup thrown at 70-mph, similar arm action, lower quadrants of zone.

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