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The 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase took place February 16th and 17th at Keystone State Baseball Academy in Manhiem. Today we continue a series of articles analyzing the prospects in attendance with a look at those players that participated as primary right-handed pitchers.

+ COMPLETE RESULTS for all prospects in attendance: DAY ONE  /  DAY TWO

Top Prospects

Jake Arnold, Lower Dauphin HS, Class of 2020, RHP
6-foot-2, 175-pounder sat 85-87 from a high 3/4 arm slot. Begins with a controlled side rocker step and repeats his balanced deliver routinely. Curveball shows average bite with 11/5 rotation at 68-74. Also showcased a changeup at near fastball arm speed that sat 77-79. Long, athletic frame has additional room to add strength. Definite follow in this class moving into the spring of his junior year.

Luke Holman, Wilson West Lawn HS, Class of 2021, RHP/SS
2018 PBR Future Games - Team Pennsylvania participant. 6-foot-3, 180-pound primary pitcher continues to add strength to his athletic frame. Sat 87-89 on this date from a balanced, repeatable delivery with a loose, whippy high 3/4 arm action. Curveball has tight 11/5 rotation with two-plane action and sits 70-74. Also showed solid feel for his changeup at 70-73. Throws an effective split finger as well, but did not do so on this date. The right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a leg-hang stride. Displayed a long, loose swing with above average feel for the barrel and a bat exit velocity of 94 mph. Ran a 7.08 60-yard dash and showcased easy actions at shortstop with the athleticism to play multiple defensive positions.

Travis Luensmann, Bellwood-Antis HS, Class of 2020, RHP
6-foot-6, 205-pounder fills out a uniform will a well proportioned, athletic frame. The uncommitted junior sat 87-90 while getting downhill effectively. Four-seamer showed late ride while his two-seamer is heavy and should produce plenty of ground balls. Showcased solid feel for his changeup at 79-80 with consistent sink and occasional cut. Curveball at 75-76 and slider at 75-76 have similar short break with limited depth and 10/4 rotation. Brother is in the rotation at Nebraska and Luensmann is quickly trending in a similar direction.

Gabriel Mallo, Perkiomen Valley HS, Class of 2020, RHP/OF
5-foot-8, 160-pound primary pitcher had the breakout performance of the event. The righty sat 87-89 from a high 3/4 arm slot with above average effort to his delivery. Begins with a controlled side-rocker step and displayed a quick arm with a head whack during his finish. Showed good arm speed on his curveball at 74-75 with rolling 11/5 break. Changeup showed arm-side run and occasional sink at 71-72 with good sell. Also showcased a slider with flat, sweeping break at 70-73. The right-handed hitter starts from an open stance and initiates his swing with a toe-tap stride. Displayed a flat barrel path through the zone with some length to his swing. Registered a 90 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.19 60-yard dash. Capped an impressive day by showcasing 92 mph arm strength from his outfield position. 

Tyler Thompson, Cumberland Valley HS, Class of 2020, RHP
5-foot-11, 165-pound righty sat 86-88 from a 3/4 arm slot with a long arm motion. Fastball is heavy with significant arm-side run. Curveball showed tight 11/5 rotation at 73-76. Changeup is a quality third pitch thrown with good sell at 75-79. Loses pitches to his arm-side on occasion due to front should leak. Definite follow in this class. Should see considerable innings for his high school team this spring.

Additional Right-Handed Pitchers (in alphabetical order)

Tommy Ball, The Shipley School, Class of 2022, RHP/SS
5-foot-10, 150-pound primary pitcher sat 77-79 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a balanced, repeatable delivery. Curveball at 65-69 showed cutter action with 10/4 rotation. Changeup was thrown with good sell and arm-side run at 71-73. The right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed rhythm and feel for the barrel. Registered an 81 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.27 60-yard dash. Displayed confidence in his glove hand and developing footwork defensively with accurate 77 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Sal Biondollo, Annville-Cleona HS, Class of 2019, RHP
Uncommitted 6-foot, 175-pound righty is going to make a lucky college program very happy. He sat 82-84 from a balanced, athletic delivery with an overhead rocker to start. The changeup is thrown with above average feel at 76-78 and comes out of the same window as the fastball. Biondollo also showcased a curveball with tight, two-plane 11/5 rotation at 70-72 and a slider with cutter action at 74-77. This is at least our 5th look at this righty over the past two years and he routinely pounds the zone with command of four pitches.

Keon Burkholder, St. John Neumann HS, Class of 2021, RHP
6-foot-3, 175-pound righty, coming off of a basketball playoff game the day before, sat 83-85 out of the wind-up with a high leg kick and pronounced hip coil to his delivery. The arm action is long and the delivery creates significant deception with arms and legs coming at the hitter. The curveball also showed promise with above average 11/5 rotation at 68-72. Burkhholder does not throw a changeup at this point. It will be interesting to get a look at his prospect once he round into baseball form later in the spring and summer.

Conor Cook, Neumann-Goretti HS, Class of 2020, RHP/3B
6-foot-1, 160-pound primary pitcher sat 80-83 with a repeatable, long arm delivery out of a 3/4 arm slot with arm-side run to his fastball. The curveball shows tight, two-plane 11/5 rotation at 67-68. Also showed a quality changeup with some sink at near fastball arm speed sitting 76-78. The left-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Stays on his backside well and showed a flat path through the zone with feel for the barrel. Registered a 75 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.33 60-yard dash. Showcased active feet and confidence in his glove hand defensively with 83 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Devin Fletcher, Liberty HS, Class of 2021, RHP
6-foot-7, 165-pound righty has added significant velocity in the past year and has plenty of room to add to his long, projectable frame. He sat 81-85 from a high 3/4 arm slot with lots of parts coming at the hitter. Repeats long arm motion well and stays on top routinely with significant arm-side run. Also showcased a curveball with 11/5 rotation at 69-72 and a changeup at near fastball arm speed that sat 69-70. Definite follow in this class with a chance to throw very hard in the near future.

Jack Ginsburg, Downingtown West HS, Class of 2021, RHP/1B
6-foot-2, 195-pound primary pitcher sat 80-82 out of a high 3/4 arm slot with a long arm motion. Curveball sat 65-67 with 11/5 rotation with a hook in the takeaway. His changeup is an advanced pitch with excellent feel and heavy arm-side run at 73-74. The right-handed hitter starts from an open stance and utilizes a lift-and-replace stride to begin. Displayed a strong lower half with a feel for the barrel. Registered a bat exit velocity of 93 mph and ran a 7.46 60-yard dash. Showed capable defensive actions around the bag at first base with accurate 75 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Daniel Kanagy, East Juniata HS, Class of 2021, RHP/1B
6-foot-1, 205-pound primary pitcher sat 80-82 from a high 3/4 arm slot with heavy arm-side run to his fastball. Curveball showed 11/5 rotation at 64-67. Changeup is thrown with good sell and displayed some sink at 69-71. The right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a toe-tap stride to begin. Displayed a strong lower half with a middle of the field approach and the ability to create backspin. Registered an 89 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.36 60-yard dash. Showcased solid feet and glove work at first base with 75 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Colin Lewandowski, William Penn Charter, Class of 2021, RHP
6-foot-1, 170-pound righty sat 82-84 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a hook in the back. Displayed a repeatable, balanced delivery with a quick arm. Showed above average feel for a splitter with above average sink at 72-74. Also flashed a feel for his changeup thrown at fastball arm speed with similar sink at 72-73. Following his bullpen Lewandowski forwarded tape of his work on the addition of a slider to his arsenal that will give him a pitch that will change a hitters eye level.

Jon McCullough, Seneca Valley HS, Class of 2020, RHP/3B
6-foot-2, 185-pound primary pitcher sat 82-84 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a repeatable delivery. Pounds the zone with his three pitch mix. Curveball sat 68-71 with 11/5 rotation and changeup sat 71-73 with above average feel. The right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed solid balance and the ability to use all fields. Registered an 89 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.29 60-yard dash. Showed active feet and confidence in his glove hand with 90 mph arm strength across the diamond defensively.

Justin Needles, Germantown Friends School, Class of 2020, RHP/SS
6-foot-2, 195-pound primary pitcher sat 80-82 from a 3/4 arm slot with a repeatable, balanced delivery. Curveball showed sweeping 10/4 rotation at 65-66. Displayed fastball arm speed on his changeup with cut action at 73-76. The right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Showed a flat barrel path with some length to his swing and a feel for the barrel. Registered an 86 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.28 60-yard dash. Defensive skill set and projectable size will likely dictate a move to third base. Displayed 83 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Jack Price, Spring-Ford HS, Class of 2021, RHP
6-foot-2, 165-pound righty sat 77-80 from an over-the-top arm slot with a cross fire delivery. Work to open up his front side at landing would allow his arm to work more freely. Curveball showed 12/6 rotation at 61-65. Changeup is thrown at fastball arm speed with limited movement at 72-74. Projectable frame with room to add additional strength. Velocity spike are likely, especially if lower half gets cleaned up.

Chase Renner, Brandywine Heights HS, Class of 2021, RHP
6-foot-3, 180-pound righty sat 83-86 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a balanced, repeatable deliver with some hip coil action. Curveball showed tight 11/5 rotation with two-plane break at 66-68. Changeup was thrown at near fastball arm speed at 67-68. Projectable frame with room to add strength. Renner continues to be a pitcher that will draw considerable interest in this class.

Jack Rothenhausler, Liberty HS, Class of 2021, RHP
5-foot-11, 210-pound righty sat 83-84 from a high 3/4 arm slot. Arm action is long in back, but quick out front and he repeats very well. Curveball shows tight, two-plane 11/5 rotation at 68-69. Changeup showed sinking action at fastball arm speed sitting 73-78. Strong, projectable frame with room to add more velocity in the near future. Definite follow in this class.

Shane Turpin, Holy Ghost Prep, Class of 2021, RHP/OF
6-foot-2, 155-pound primary pitcher sat 77-79 from a high 3/4 arm slot with arm-side run and sink to his fastball. Showcased a deliberate, repeatable delivery with a frame that projects for significant velocity spikes moving forward. Curveball varied between 11/5 rotation and shorter slider break at 65-66. The changeup was thrown with good sell at 68-70. The right-handed hitter starts from a narrow, slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Showed a flat barrel path with a feel for the barrel with a line drive approach. Registered an 83 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 6.87 60-yard dash. Played through the baseball routinely defensively with 86 mph arm strength from the outfield.

UPCOMING ANALYSIS SCHEDULE 

• 2.19.19  Complete results and top performers
• 2.20.19  Outfield analysis
• 2.21.19  Middle infield analysis
• 2.22.19  Corner infield analysis
• 2.23.19  Catcher analysis / "Rounding the Bases" - Day One Highlights
• 2.24.19  Right-handed pitcher analysis
• 2.25.19  Left-handed pitcher analysis
•   3.2.19  "Rounding the Bases" - Day Two Highlights

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2019 Pennsylvania Junior Future Games Trials (Session One)	PA	03/10	Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Pennsylvania Junior Future Games Trials (Session Two)	PA	03/24	Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Western PA Top Prospect Games	PA	06/11	Seton Hill University
2019 Eastern PA Top Prospect Games	PA	06/18	Millersville University
Play for Team PBR 16U (PBR Limited Series)	PA	06/29	Lebanon Valley College
2019 Eastern PA College Prospect Showcase	PA	07/09	Millersville University
Play for Team PBR 17U (PBR Limited Series)	PA	07/20	University of Scranton
2019 Western PA College Prospect Showcase	PA	07/23	Historic Pullman Park (Butler, PA)
2019 Fall Kickoff Showcase	PA	08/15	Millersville University
Play for Team PBR 17U (Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament)	PA	08/17	Millersville University