OK Preseason All-State: 2018 RHP Analysis

February 22, 2018
Andy Urban
Oklahoma Scouting Director

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Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma hosted the second annual OK Preseason All-State Showcase this past Sunday at the World Baseball Outreach indoor facility in Tulsa, OK. This invite only event featured 90 of the top players from every class in Oklahoma. Each player participated in a pro style showcase to show their skills and record measurables in front of multiple colleges along with the PBR staff.

This was easily the most talent packed event in PBR OK history with 16 players posting 90+ exit velo, 16 players that were 85+ on the mound, 10 sub 7.00 60s, 9 catchers under 2.0, a 90 across the INF, and a 100 from the OF.

In the coming weeks, PBR OK will write an in-depth scouting report on each player at the event grouped by position and age. Today, we look at the right-handed pitchers from the 2018 class. Though many of them are talented two-way players, they will be cover here only as pitchers with positional analysis to come later.

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2018 RIGHT-HANDED PITCHERS

Bryson Armstrong RHP / OF / Norman, OK / 2018

A 6-foot-2, 205-pound durable frame. On the mound, works only from the stretch, starting from an narrow and closed set position before using a high-energy and uptempo delivery. Arm action is fast with moderate length in the back and a quick change of direction before coming through a near over the top slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 82-85 mph, commanded to both sides of the plate, almost all strikes. Curveball has 12/6 shape with consistent depth, 71-73 mph, almost all strikes. Changeup shows some fade, mostly strikes, 75-76 mph. Overall, Armstrong’s advanced command and three pitch mix will prove valuable at the next level.

Jordan Blom RHP / OF / Home School, OK / 2018

Committing to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College after the Preseason All-State Showcase, Blom stands a lean 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame with room to add size and strength. Works from a slow and controlled delivery until foot strike. Arm action is quick, fluid, and clean with moderate length in the back before coming through a ¾ slot. Fastball shows arm side run at 86-88 mph, mostly strikes. Slider shows 10/4 shape with sharp and late depth, 75-77 mph, mostly strikes. Overall, Blom will have a chance to play a major role for NEO right away.

Zac Green OF / RHP / McLoud, OK / 2018

A 6-foot-1, 170-pound lean fame with room to add size and strength. On the mound, works from an average tempo delivery with a high-leg kick. Arm action has length in the back making a big circle before pulling through a ¾ slot. Fastball keeps its plane ate 78-81 mph, mostly strikes. Curveball has 11/5 shape with rolling action, 67-69 mph. Changeup flashes heavy and late sink, 69-72 mph. Overall, as Green continues to put on size and strength, it is likely we see his arm speed increase as well.

Rhett Kouba RHP / SS / El Reno, OK / 2018

A 6-foot-1, 165-pound lean frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. On the mound, works only from the stretch with an average tempo delivery and an high leg kick. Arm action has length in the back before coming through a ¾ slot with looseness an quickness. Fastball sits 84-86 mph with heavy arm-side run, some strikes. Slider has 10/4 shape with depth, pulled to the glove side at times, 74-77 mph. Changeup has consistent late fade, 78-80 mph. Overall, Kouba will have big value for a staff at the next level with his ability to sink his fastball and spin his slider with more velo likely down the road.

Jackson McCormick RHP / Norman North , OK / 2018

Committing to Kansas City Kansas Community College after the Preseason All-State Showcase, McCormick measures 6-foot, 180 pounds. On the mound, works only from the stretch with an up-tempo and athletic deliver with a high leg kick. Arm action is quick in clean in the back with moderate length and a fluid circle before coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball sat 80-82 mph though we have seen him up to 84 previously, occasional cut and some feel for the zone. Slider has tight spin get big and sweepy at times, others is short and late, solid pitch, 76-77 mph, some strikes. Changeup has slight arm-side run, good feel for the zone. Overall, McCormick will likely have a chance to help KCKCC right away with feel for three pitches that will challenge hitters.

Brandt Saye RHP / Tuttle, OK / 2018

A very projectable 6-foot-5, 185-pound frame with long limbs and lots of room to add size and strength. On the mound, works only from the stretch, using a controlled delivery with a high leg kick. Arm action is slow and controlled in the back with moderate length before coming through a ¾ slot. Fastball shows slight cutting action with some feel for the zone, 77-80 mph. Curveball has gradual break with some depth, some strikes 72-73 mph. Changeup flashes cut, 74-75 mph. Overall, after taking a year off, Saye has a projectable frame that may see his velo jump in the next weeks and months.