OK Fall Top Prospects Games: Sr. RHP Analysis

November 13, 2017
Andy Urban
Oklahoma Scouting Director

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Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma hosted the OK Fall Top Prospects Games at beautiful Failing Field on the campus of Norther Oklahoma College at Enid. This invite only event featured over 85 of the top players from every class in Oklahoma. Each player participated in a pro style showcase to get all the measurables, followed by games where the PBR staff and multiple colleges had the chance to watch them in game situations.

Today, we look at all of the senior right-handed pitchers from the event. Though many of them are skilled two-way players, they will be covered here as arms only, with other positional analysis to come later.

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Senior Rhp

Alexander Andrews SS / RHP / Edmond Santa Fe, OK / 2018

A 5-foot-9, 154-pound lean frame with room to add size and strength. On the mound, uses an up-tempo and abbreviated wind-up with good rhythm that he repeats well, finishes to the first base side. Arm action is moderate in length, clean, and consistent coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball sits 77-78 mph, keeping its plane. Curveball shows near 12/6 shape with above average depth, 63-66 mph. Changeup has consistent fade, thrown with full arm speed, 66-68 mph. Andrews fills up the strike zone with all three pitches for strikes, keeps hitters off balance, and competes well.

Karsten Boudreau RHP / OF / Union , OK / 2018

A proportional 6-foot, 175-pound frame. Works from an average tempo delivery with quality leg drive down the mound and a violent finish. Arm circle is full with a quick change of direction in the back before coming through an over the top slot. Fastball shows slight downhill tilt when at the bottom of the zone, 79-82 mph. Breaking ball has 11/5 shape with some late bite, spins out at times, thrown with full arm speed at 72-74 mph. In the Game Boudreau threw a majority of strikes, especially with the fastball.

Jacob Savage RHP / 3B / Latta, OK / 2018

The recent Carl Albert commit is a 6-foot-1, 215-pound durable frame with strength. On the mound, works from an average tempo delivery with very little effort down the mound with an abbreviated stride. Arm action is full, fluid, and whippy, coming through a low-¾ slot. Fastball ranges 84-87 mph, showing occasional late and heavy arm-side run. Slider is sharp with 11/5 shape, thrown with full arm speed, 75-79 mph. Tossed a strong inning giving up no hard contact.

Tyler Sweeney OF / RHP / Elgin, OK / 2018

A proportional 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame. Works from an average tempo, smooth delivery with rhythm and good leg drive down the mound. Arm action is full and fluid, coming through a ¾ slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 79-80 mph. Curveball shows between 10/4 and 11/5 shape with gradual break 63-64 mph. In the game, struggled with command at times, but still punched out two hitters in his inning of work.

Bradan Pierce RHP / 1B / Enid, OK / 2018

A 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame with long legs. Works from an average tempo delivery with good rhythm,high leg kick, and excellent leg drive down the mound. Arm action is long in the back with a quick change of direction before coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball sits 86-88 mph with downhill tilt. Slider is sharp with 11/5 shape and late depth 73-74 mph. Changeup has late fade and is commanded well, 78-79 mph. Pierce was dominant in his two innings striking out five to go along with two walks and one.