OK Winter Open Analysis: Underclass RHPs

January 23, 2019
Andy Urban
Oklahoma Scouting Director

The OK Winter Showcase was held at the World Baseball Outreach facility in Tulsa, OK on Sunday, December 16th. This one day event featured over 60 prospects in the 2019-2022 from around the state showcasing their skills in front of PBR staff and college coaches.

This talented event saw impressive numbers in every category, including seven sub seven second 60s, seven 90+ exit velos, seven arms that were 80+ across the infield (top 92), five arms that were 85+ from the outfield (top 97), and four pitchers that were 86+ (top 92)

Today, we take an in-depth look at the seven 2021 and 2022 right-handers from the event. Although a few of them are solid two-way players, they will be covered here only as pitchers, with position analysis to follow in the coming days.

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Bryson Akins OF / RHP / Keota, OK / 2021

A proportional 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame. On the mound, the right-hander works from a controlled and deliberate delivery with a high up, down, and out leg kick before gliding to the dish. Arm action is long in the back with a quick change of direction at the bottom of his arm stroke before pushing his arm through a high-¾ slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 58-59 mph, some strikes. Curveball has gradual 12/6 break at 44-47 mph. Changeup sits 51-56 with some fade.

Zade Cisneros SS / RHP / Clinton, OK / 2021

A physically advanced 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame with room to add size and strength. On the mound, the right-hander works from a slightly up tempo delivery with a high leg kick and a slight coil at the top before driving down the mound and finishing slightly to the first base side. Arm action is long and up tempo 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. Fastball sits 80-83 with late life and deception as it jumps towards the plate, almost all strikes. Curveball shows some tight spin and depth with 11/5 shape, mostly strikes at 68-70 mph. Changeup sits 73-74 mph with consistent fade, some strikes. Split finger has consistent dive and could develop into an above average pitch in the near future.

Jackson Garcia RHP / Edmond North, OK / 2021

A proportional 6-foot, 170 pound frame with some room to add size and strength. On the mound, the right-hander works from a deliberate delivery with a moderate leg kick before taking a short stride down the mound and finishing to the dish. Arm action is short and high, getting up early before coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 74-77 mph, almost all strikes. Changeup shows consistent sink at 71-72 mph, almost all strikes. Curveball is still developing with 11/5 shape at 64-65 mph.

Gabe Harju 3B / RHP / Bishop Kelley, OK / 2021

A long and lean 6-foot-2, 160-pound frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. On the mound, the right-hander works only from the stretch with a moderate and controlled leg kick before gliding down the mound and finishing balanced. Arm action is very short before coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball shows consistent late and heavy run and sink, almost all strikes at the bottom of the zone at 77-80.

Braydon Hutchings SS / RHP / Edison preparatory , OK / 2021

A developing 5-foot-9, 145-pound frame. On the mound, the right-hander works from a simple and slightly up-tempo rhythm with a moderate leg and coil before gliding to the dish and finishing balanced. Arm action is short and clean in the back before coming through a ¾ slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 75-79 mph, all strikes. Curveball has gradual depth with 10/4 shape at 62-65 mph, almost all strikes.

Colyn Mcnair RHP / 3B / Blanchard , OK / 2022

A physically advanced 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame with strength throughout and room to add more. On the mound, the right-hander works from an up-tempo delivery with rhythm and a high up, down, and out leg kick before striding down the mound and finishing to the first base side. Arm action is clean with moderate length in the back before coming through a high-¾ slot with some arm speed. Fastball flashes some cut at 79-81 mph, mostly strikes. Curveball has gradual 11/5 shape and shows occasional average depth at 69-70 mph. Changeup shows advanced fade for strikes at 68-69 mph.

Jaxon McTyre OF / RHP / Sallisaw, OK / 2021

A lean 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame with some strength throughout. On the mound, the right-hander works from a slightly up-tempo delivery with rhythm and a moderate leg kick before striding down the mound and finishing balanced. Arm action is long and clean with some quickness in the back before coming through a near over the top slot. Fastball sits 78-80 mph with occasional cut, mostly strikes. Curveball has near 12/6 shape with gradual break and consistent depth, mostly strikes at 62-64 mph.