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Class of 2024 Inside the Rankings: Helium Watch

January 11, 2022
Ted Williams
Director of Scouting, PA

Each week leading up to our Preseason slate, we'll be rolling out Inside the Rankings articles to further highlight the movement around the ‘24 classes in PA and NY. This week’s focus shifts the scope to “Helium Watch,” prospects with a chance to rise in the rankings.

2024 RHP TUCKER DELISLE (SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL)

The Spin: High-waisted and easily projectable at 6-foot-1, 178lbs, DeLisle gained significant traction off the heels of an electric bullpen session at the Inter-AC Scout Day in August (T85 mph, 6 ft. of extension). Fast-forwarding to this offseason, additional strength gains and timed-up explosive movements have taken his game to a new level, nailing down a 94 mph pulldown off of two-steps (via Twitter) while continuing to push the ceiling further upwards. Though he operates from a slow, methodical pace in the delivery, the fastball stays hidden for length and jumps out of the hand quickly (¾ slot), working on-top of hitters while creating spacing issues at the plate. A sudden, whippy release coupled with consistent leverage down the slope generates swing/miss in droves and plays effectively off of a well-spun mid-60’s SL for strikeouts (12.5 in. AVG HM). The combined natural funk, size, and ability to keep getting better should make the Springside Chestnut Hill product a must-see Northeast arm over the next couple years and a staple in the ‘24 class. The slot and arm-action are both shockingly reminiscent of ‘22 RHP Ryan Reich (Selinsgrove / Seton Hall) who showed some similar traits early during polishing.

The Performance: 8/31/21, Inter-AC Scout Day | Made his presence felt during bullpens, setting personal bests of a T85 mph FB, 2193rpms peak FB spin, 6 ft AVG extension (FB), 14 inches HM (SL) while pairing a strong offensive showing with a 90 mph exit, 48% sweet spot, and 25+ G’s of rotational acceleration.


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UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Super 60 Pro Showcase NATIONAL 02/06 The MAX - McCook, Ill.
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Afternoon Session) - SOLD OUT PA 02/12 All American Field House
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Evening Session) - SOLD OUT PA 02/12 All American Field House
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Morning Session) - SOLD OUT PA 02/12 All American Field House
2022 Preseason All-State - Northwest - 50% Full PA 02/13 Erie Premier Sports
2022 Preseason All-State - Central (AM Session) - 40% Full PA 02/19 Liberty Sports Arena
2022 Preseason All-State - Central (PM Session) - 45% Full PA 02/19 Liberty Sports Arena
2022 Northeast ProCase PA 02/20 Liberty Sports Arena
2022 Preseason All-State - East - SOLD OUT PA 02/27 In The Net
2022 Northeast Rising Stars - 55% Full PA 03/12 Liberty Sports Arena

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