Uncommitted Spotlight - '21 RHP Ian Delaney (Lincoln)
March 29, 2021
Last month we were finally able to open the doors at the NW Sports Hub and welcome over 300 prospects from Washington and Oregon to the Northwest Pre-Season Invite. The 3 day event ran from Tuesday, Feb 16th through Thursday, February 17th and saw athletes ranging from the ‘21 grad class all the way down to ‘25 and even ‘26.
With high school baseball on the horizon in both Washington and Oregon, the Pre-Season Invite gave prospects the opportunity to show off the progress they’ve made as they’ve patiently waited to get back out onto the diamond again.
Showcases help identify which prospects have asserted themselves towards the top of their class as well as who might be one of the next youngsters to emerge onto the scene. They also serve as potential identifiers for invite-only events such as our Future Games and Junior Future Games
Full statistical release from the Upperclass Session, click below
Today we're spotlighting '21 RHP Ian Delaney (Lincoln) and his pitching performance from the event.
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'21 RHP ian delaney (lincolN)
Updated 2021 State Rankings - HERE
Scouting Report
5-foot-10, 185 pounds. Width/slope in upper half and proportional frame. Pitched exclusively out of the stretch on this look. Works from the 1st base side of the rubber with slight bend in lower half but mostly upright posture. Uses a quick, abbreviated leg kick & separates hands early. Slight bend on backside as he extends glove side and gets into arm action. Continuous, bent arm path into low 3/4 release. Shoulders stay level throughout. Hips open up and allow him to get clean direction towards target at landing. Average stride length allows him to stay in his legs and speeds up arm as he gets to foot strike. Strong, balanced finish against a firm front side. Controls his decel while staying aggressive out front after release. FB and SL both show life out of hand. SL has tight, consistent shape and flashed depth when thrown at its best. CH gives him a quality 3rd offering.