Hoosier Holiday Showcase: Pitchers Analysis
December 24, 2014
By Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director
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On Sunday, December 7th, PBR Indiana hosted the 2nd annual Hoosier Holiday Showcase at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, IN. A total of 45 players from across the state participated in the event, including a total of 29 pitchers.
Top Ranked Pitchers
1. Cody Mobley, RHP, Mount Vernon HS, 2015: 6-foot-3, 180 pound righty is committed to Evansville. Long, ¾ arm action with quick speed. Good line to the plate, finishes athletic. Fastball sat 90-91 with downhill plane. Throws two breaking balls; plus 78-81 mph slider with sharp break and kept in the zone, 83 mph 11/5 curveball. Changeup was 79-81. Potential draft next June.
2. Blake Walker, RHP, Chatard HS, 2016: 6-foot-5, 205 pound righty with strong, projectable pitchers frame. Long, ¾ slot with good arm speed. Easy effort throughout the delivery. Good line to the plate, athletic finish. Fastball is straight and kept down in the zone at 86-88. 10/4 breaking ball sat 72-73, flashed a couple of good ones but inconsistent. Changeup sat at 80 mph with some sink. Plenty of room to grow.
3. Myc Witty, LHP, Lawrence North HS, 2015: 5-foot-10, 150 pound southpaw with a slender, athletic build and tons of pitchability. He pitches from a low 3/4 slot with a quick, loose arm. He shows easy effort with smooth rhythm within his delivery. Witty has good direction to the plate and lands square with an athletic finish. Fastball sat 81-83 with heavy action and consistently in the zone. Curveball sits 67-68 mph with late break and consistently thrown for a strike. His changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed and sits 64-65 with some sink.
Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)
Drew Ashley, RHP, Evansville Reitz HS, 2017: 5-foot-11, 165 pound righty pitches from a ¾ slot with above average arm speed. Short arm action. At times gets rushed in the delivery. Fastball was 78-82 and thrown for a strike. 11/5 breaking ball showed late, sharp action at 71-72. Changeup was thrown with near fastball arm speed at 64-65 mph and straight.
Quinton Brummett, RHP, Ben Davis HS, 2017: 6-foot, 160 pound righty pitches from a ¾ slot with average arm speed. Long, loose arm action. Regular effort with some rhythm in the delivery. Good line to the plate, lands square. Fastball was 78-79. Breaking ball shows gradual break at 66-67 mph, but erratic in the zone.
Bailey Buescher, LHP, Franklin Central HS, 2016: 5-foot-10, 150 pound lefty pitches from a ¾ slot with average arm speed. Long arm action. Regular effort with some rhythm in the delivery. Tendency to fall off towards 3B. Fastball was heavy with some sink at 76-77. 10/4 breaking ball shows gradual movement at 60-62 but erratic in the zone; slows arm down. Changeup was straight at 69-72 mph.
Jordan Cozart, RHP, Evansville Central HS, 2016: 5-foot-10, 150 pound righty pitches from a ¾ slot with quick arm speed. Arm action was long and loose. Polished delivery with easy effort. Fastball was 80-81 with occasional sink. Curveball sat 67-70 with gradual movement. Slider was 74-75 with gradual break. Changeup was his best off speed pitch sitting 74-75. Change was thrown with near fastball arm speed with sink and kept down in the zone for a strike.
Troy Cullen, LHP, Griffith HS, 2016: 5-foot-11, 180 pound southpaw pitches from a low ¾ slot. Works primarily out of the stretch. Inward turn, works across his body. Average arm speed, repeatable delivery. Fastball was 74-77. Breaking ball sat 68-69 mph, but erratic in the zone. Changeup sat 69-70. Most pitches stayed on one plane.
Logan Daily, LHP, Corydon Central HS, 2017: 5-foot-11, 162 pound sophomore lefty pitches from a high ¾ slot with average arm speed. Long arm action. Choppy delivery, works uphill. Fastball was straight at 71-73 mph and erratic in the zone. 10/4 breaking ball shows gradual break at 64-65; slows arm down. Changeup sits 63-65 mph, erratic in the zone.
Jacob Dickson, RHP, Portage HS, 2016: 6-foot-3, 205 pounder pitches from a ¾ slot with average arm speed. Long, loose arm action. Tall to fall delivery. Fastball shows some sink action at 77-78 and kept in the zone. 11/5 breaking ball shows late break and thrown for a strike at 62-65 mph. Changeup is thrown with near fastball arm speed at 68-70 mph.
Conner Dove, RHP, Eastside HS, 2017: 6-foot-1, 190 pound sophomore righty pitches from a ¾ slot with average arm speed. Slight stab on the backside of the delivery. Choppy rhythm. Good line to the plate, lands square. Fastball was straight and hard at 78-81. Good 12/6 curveball sat 62-63 with sharp break. Changeup sits 67-70 with occasional sink and kept down in the zone.
Noah Freimuth, RHP, Bishop Dwenger HS, 2016: 6-foot-2, 198 pounder possesses a strong, athletic frame. Pitches from a ¾ slot with quick arm speed and a long arm action. Tendency to rush the delivery and change arm slots. Fastball was heavy with some sink at 81-83. Slows his arm down on the 10/4 breaking ball which sits 76-77 with late break. Changeup was erratic in the zone at 71-72.
Noah Hoeffel, RHP, Bishop Luers HS, 2016: 5-foot-10, 150 pound righty pitches from a high ¾ slot with average arm speed. Long arm action. High effort delivery. Gets rushed. Good line to the plate, lands square. Athletic finish. Fastball sat 79-81. Slider sits 69-71 with late break from a 10/4 shape. Changeup is thrown with near fastball arm speed with some sink action.
Sam Hughes, RHP, Brownsburg HS, 2018: 5-foot-8, 150 pound freshman uses a ¾ slot with quick arm speed. Short arm action. Deliver is a little choppy and at times rushed. Good direction to the plate, lands square. Fastball was 77-78. 11/5 breaking ball shows gradual break at 56-59; slows arm down. Changeup sat around 64 mph with occasional sink but erratic in the zone; slows arm down. Young player shows some potential.
Evan Huntley, LHP, Huntington North HS, 2016: 5-foot-11, 183 pound southpaw pitches from a high ¾ slot with average arm speed. Long arm action. Stays in line to the plate, athletic finish. Fastball sat 75-76 with slight run. 11/5 breaking ball was 64-65 with gradual break and thrown for a strike. Changeup was thrown with near fastball arm speed and some sink at 69-70 mph but erratic in the zone.
Grant Johnson, RHP, Lebanon HS, 2017: 6-foot-1, 165 pound RHP pitches from a ¾ slot with a long arm action. Slight stab on the backside. Easy effort, tall to fall delivery. Good rhythm throughout with good direction to the plate. Fastball sat 80-84 for a strike. 11/5 breaking ball shows gradual movement at 60 mph. Changeup was thrown near fastball arm speed at 68-71 with some sink, but erratic in the zone.
Will Loy, RHP, Heritage Christian HS, 2015: 6-foot, 175 pound RHP pitches from a ¾ slot with good arm speed. Long arm action. Easy effort with some rhythm in the delivery. Good direction to the plate. Fastball was 82-83 and heavy with some cut. 11/5 breaking ball sat 66-68 with sharp break. Changeup sat 74-75 with occasional sink action. Ability to throw all pitches for a strike.
Corbin Maddox, RHP, Daleville HS, 2017: 5-foot-10, 185 pounder pitches from a ¾ slot from a long arm action. Stays in line to the plate, lands square with an athletic finish. Fastball was straight at 72-75 mph and thrown for a strike. Showed two types of breaking balls, both with gradual break; one at 65-68, the other slower at 60-61. Changeup was 64-65 mph. Slows arm down on off-speed pitches and both erratic in the zone.
Alex McCutcheon, LHP, Huntington North HS, 2016: 6-foot-1, 180 pound southpaw pitches from a high ¾ slot with average arm speed. Long arm action. Gets rushed in the delivery, falls off towards 3B. Fastball was 79-82 with some sink. 10/4 breaking ball sat around 70 mph with gradual break. Changeup was straight at 73 and left up in the zone.
Noah Nigh, RHP, Rushville HS, 2016: 6-foot-2, 225 pound Junior pitches from a ¾ slot with average arm speed. Long arm action. Rushed, choppy delivery. Falls off towards 1B side, lands soft. Fastball was straight at 74-77. 10/5 breaking ball shows late break but erratic in the zone at 76 mph. Changeup was straight at 67-68 mph.
Braden Odom, LHP, Anderson HS, 2017: 5-foot-11, 165 pound southpaw pitches from a ¾ slot with average arm speed. Long arm action. Easy effort. Tendency to fall off towards 3B. Fastball was straight at 76-80 and erratic. 10/4 breaking ball sat 62-65 with gradual break. Slows arm down when throwing the breaking ball. Changeup was thrown with fastball arm speed at 69-70.
Sam Paddock, RHP, Lawrence North HS, 2017: 6-foot, 170 pound righty pitches from a low ¾ slot and a short arm action. Average arm speed. Easy effort, smooth rhythm throughout the delivery. Lands square with a good line to the plate. Fastball sat 77-78 with occasional run. Breaking ball lacks identity at 60-63. Slows arm down when throwing the breaking ball.
Riley Potts, RHP, Lafayette Jeff HS, 2017: 5-foot-11 sophomore righty pitches from a high ¾ slot with above average arm speed. Long, loose arm action. Smooth, easy delivery. Stays in line and lands square. Fastball was 79-80 with some run and thrown for a strike. 10/4 breaking ball sat 65-66 with late break and thrown for a strike. Changeup sat around 75 and thrown with near fastball arm speed, but erratic in the zone.
Sean Smith, RHP, Peru HS, 2017: 6-foot, 160 pound sophomore righty pitches from a ¾ slot with good arm speed. Long arm action. Has trouble repeating his delivery. Fastball sat 80-81 with good movement. 10/4 breaking ball sat 70-73 with gradual break, but erratic in the zone. Changeup was 75-76 with some sink and kept in the strike zone. Also throws a 68-69 mph knuckle ball.
Mitchell Sparks, LHP, Carmel HS, 2015: 6-foot-3, 172 pound senior pitches from a ¾ slot with average arm speed. Long arm action. Good direction to the plate, athletic finish. Fastball shows some sink at 77-79 mph. 11/5 curveball shows late break 56-59 mph. Slider sits 63-64. Changeup is thrown with near fastball arm speed at 71-73 with some sink.
Robbie Strader, RHP, Roncalli HS, 2016: 6-foot, 170 pound righty pitches from a ¾ slot with quick arm speed. Arm action is short and loose. Easy effort in a tall to fall delivery. Smooth rhythm. Fastball was heavy and up to 82 mph. 11/5 breaking ball sat 63-65 with late action and kept in the zone. Changeup was thrown with near fastball arm speed at 73-74 with some sink action. Ability to throw all pitches for a strike.
Bailey Waugh, RHP, Homestead HS, 2016: 6-foot, 185 pound righty pitches from a low ¾ slot with a long, loose action. Average arm speed. Easy effort and smooth rhythm throughout the delivery. Good direction to the plate and lands square. Fastball sat 80-83 with slight movement. 10/4 breaking ball shows gradual movement at 63-65 but has the tendency to slow his arm down. Changeup was thrown with near fastball arm speed at 72-73.
Reid Werner, RHP, Greenwood HS, 2016: 6-foot-3, 173 pound righty possesses a strong, athletic frame. Pitches from a ¾ slot with quick arm speed and a long, loose action. Good line to the plate and finishes athletic. Delivery is deceptive. Fastball shows good downhill plane at 82-84. Breaking ball shows gradual movement but erratic in the zone at 68 mph. Changeup is thrown with near fastball arm speed and has some sink action at 68-71.
Jackson White, RHP, Eastside HS, 2017: 6-foot-2, 210 pound sophomore righty pitches from a ¾ slot. Long arm action. Regular effort and some rhythm in the delivery. Good line to the plate, lands soft. Fastball was straight at 76-78 mph. 10/4 breaking ball was 67-69 with late break. Changeup was thrown with near fastball arm speed at 72 and straight.
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