Commitment Corner: 2016 RHP Drew Pierce (Dobyns-Bennett HS)
December 15, 2015
By Chris Fuller
PBR Tennessee
Name: Drew Pierce
High School: Dobyns-Bennett
Position: RHP
State Rank: 50
Position Rank: 16
Commitment: Columbia State
Scouting Reports
6/10/15, Top Prospect Games - 6-foot-4, 185-pound prospect with long frame that projects well, uses long arm action through a ¾ to high-3/4 slot, fastball shows occasional arm-side run at 80-84 mph touching 85 once, showed slightly better velocity at winter event, curveball showed 11/5 action at 64-68 mph, soft at times, changeup was best secondary pitch on this occasion at 72-73 mph with late fade, struggled with command in first inning walking two and hitting a batter but settled down nicely in second, allowed no hits and struck out three, frame and potential to add more velocity makes him one to watch closely.
1/17/15, East TN Preseason Preview - The 6-foot- 4, 185-pound prospect has an ideal pitcher’s frame with projection, long arm action works through a ¾ slot, smooth rhythm in delivery, good balance, fastball sat 84-86 mph with some arm-side run, showed a solid curveball at 70-73 mph with 11/5 action, throws his 73-75 mph changeup with good arm action that shows some sink and fade, good feel for three-pitch mix, big upside and a 2016 pitcher to keep a close eye on this spring.
News On Pierce
- Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Dobyns-Bennett RHP Drew Pierce - Nov 10, 2015
- Top Prospect Games: Team White Pitcher Analysis - Jun 22, 2015
- Top Prospect Games Spotlight: Dobyns-Bennett 2016 RHP Drew Pierce - Jun 5, 2015
- East TN College Prospect Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Feb 5, 2015
Upcoming Events
- TN Unsigned Senior Showcase 12.19.15
Dec 19 • Showtime Sports Academy, Franklin, TN. - TN Middle Tennessee Preseason Preview Showcase
Jan 18 • Showtime Sports Academy, Franklin, TN. - TN East Tennessee Preseason Preview Showcase
Jan 31 • Turner Baseball Academy