Underclass Spotlight - '26 1B/LHP August Ware (Glencoe)

6-foot-3, 190 lbs with size and present strength in the frame. Offensively, starts with a wide, balanced base with upright torso. Uses a reverse toe tap to load prior to short stride. Short, tight load with hands. Upper half stays compact and keeps barrel inside of the ball. Gets off of backside at contact with a strong lead leg block. Flatter, level bat path through the zone with lower finish. Line drive type approach presently. Can envision more power down the road with added strength. Defensively has light, easy footwork around the bag with cleaner actions and feel for glove hand. Sinks into hips when working down to the ball with hip hinge as he funnels the ball in. Smooth exchange into throwing motion. Loose, whippy arm action from ¾ slot.

On the mound, works from the center of the rubber with a quick paced delivery. Arm swing behind the head for tempo/rhythm. Hands sync with high, gathered leg lift. Front knee works high as he coils into rear hip but remains tall on back leg. Creates slight shoulder angle at hand break as hips mirror the slope during stride. Front side remains closed into foot strike. Long, full arm action with a clean takeaway. Loose, whippy release from ¾ slot. Extends out front over lead leg with a taller finish. Shows some natural sink/ASR to the FB/CH while getting sweeping shape on his breaker.