Future Games Spotlight: RHP Austin Gerety
August 2, 2016
Shon Plack
Kansas Scouting Director
Austin Gerety
Graduating Class: 2019
Position: RHP
School: Nemaha Central
Height: 6'0
Weight: 210
Rank: NA
Scouting Report: Gerety is a 6-foot 200-pound right-handed hitting third baseman and right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2019 class. He ran a 7.34 60 and a 4.81 home-to-first. At the plate, pull approach, 84 mph exit velo, high and controlled leg lift, strong hands, power to pull side, quick bat speed, strong lower half. Defensively, Gerety posted one of the event’s best infield velos at 79 mph, over the top release, aggressive to the ball, quick exchange, plays with a high motor, aggressive. On the mound, Gerety as a strong drop and drive type delivery, has one of the event’s best fastball velos at 82 mph, working consistently at 80-81 mph, fastball showed late life with running action, works on a downhill plane. Gerety challenged hitters with fastball earning three strikeouts and allowing one hit during his inning. Curveball has 11-to-5 action, late movement on same plane as fastball, fastball arm speed. He throws with some effort, quick arm speed, loose action, body stays under control during delivery.
For More on Gerety
- Kansas 3A All-State Team - Jun 16, 2016
- The Hotlist: Sneak Peek At 2019 Class - Apr 6, 2016
- The Hotlist: 2019s To Keep An Eye On - Jan 13, 2016
- MO-KAN Insider: An Early Look at the 2019 Class - Jan 6, 2016
- Fall Underclass Games: Pitchers Analysis - Dec 9, 2015
- Fall Underclass Games: Corner Infielder's Analysis - Dec 5, 2015
- Fall Underclass Games: Instant Analysis - Nov 2, 2015
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