By Shooter Hunt
National Crosschecker

 

In a new segment at the state level called, In the Weeds, PBR National Crosschecker, Shooter Hunt, takes a look at uncommitted players regardless of class whose skills and intangibles sometimes get missed in a showcase setting, but whose value to a good team at the next level is immeasurable. Some of the players included in this segment are under the radar, others have been overlooked, and some are late bloomers and fast-rising. Whatever the reason, our boots-on-the-ground scouting staff has identified many uncommitted prospects who can thrive with the right fit at some collegiate level. This week, In the Weeds, takes a look at some of the promising players coming out of Nebraska. Nebraska is a state where Legion Baseball still reigns supreme, and many of its players do not get the national exposure that the rest of the country’s players experience. However, this does not mean that the Cornhusker State lacks talent, but rather that the talent has to be sought and discovered instead of thrusted into the spotlight. Each of these seven players, with continued growth as a ballplayer, has a chance to compete at some level in college.

 

Caden Comer, RHP, North Platte HS, NE, 2018
While Legion Baseball still reigns supreme in Nebraska, and some of the smaller towns do not offer high school baseball, many players can go unnoticed on the national stage. Luckily for us, our staff in the state is committed to getting those players name’s out across the country. Comer is one such player. The long-legged right-hander is 6-foot-3, 170-pounds, and possesses a quick right arm that saw him run his fastball up to 85 mph in a February bullpen. Utilizing a simple motion in which he stays linear down the mound, Comer quickly goes through a short arm stroke to spit out fastballs that feature noticeable sink to the arm side. HIs breaking ball, at 70-72, showed tilt in the zone while his changeup was consistently down in the zone at 67-69. Because his high school does not offer spring baseball, Comer will have to hone his skills on his own until summer ball. However, as he continues to add strength to his lanky frame, and acquires more innings in games, Comer shows the raw tools that could develop into a future starter at some level.