MOKAN Upperclass Games: Pitcher Analysis

Justin Agnor RHP / Liberty, MO / 2021

On the mound, the right-handed pitcher has quick tempo with athleticism through his delivery. Uses a high leg kick and body coil with good direction down the mound. Has a clean, compact ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 74-78 mph with some arm-side run for strikes. Curveball has 11/5 break with good depth and tight spin, 67-69 mph. Changeup thrown with good arm speed and average fade action at 71 mph.

Nathan Bardsley RHP / 2B / Blue Valley West, KS / 2022

On the mound, the primary right-handed pitcher works from a rhythmic, repeatable tempo and a drop & drive delivery. Reaches an athletic balance point with good extension and direction down the mound, finishing on a strong front-side. Throws from a long, high-¾ arm action. Fastball sat 75-77 mph with occasional arm-side run, down in the zone. Curveball showed a big 11/5 shape with average depth and spin at 62-63 mph.

Will Bartkoski RHP / 1B / Veritas, KS / 2021

Ryan Borberg SS / RHP / Shawnee Mission Northwest, KS / 2022

On the mound, the right-handed pitcher works from a quick rocker-step delivery with accelerated actions down the mound. Lands square to finish with extension. Delivers from a clean, easy high-¾ arm action. Fastball jumps out his hand at 83-85 mph for strikes. Slider thrown at 70-71 mph with a tight 10/4 break. Changeup is thrown 76-77 mph with slight fade and good armspeed. Follow in the 2022 class.

Blake Davis 3B / RHP / Lee's Summit North, MO / 2022

On the mound, the right-handed pitcher uses a repeatable, drop-and-drive delivery down the mound. Finishes with momentum towards home, landing slightly closed. Throws from a quick ¾ arm slot. Fastball sat 74-78 T80 mph with straight action for strikes. Curveball showed 12/6 break with occasional depth at 66-67 mph. 

Carter DeGondea LHP / OF / Raymore Peculiar, MO / 2022

A lean, athletic 6-foot-0, 152-pound frame with solid projectability.. The left-handed pitcher uses a slow, methodical delivery with a repeatable tempo. Athletic balance point getting good direction and extension down the mound. Throws from a quick, high-¾ arm slot. Fastball flashes life and jumps out of the hand, 82-84 mph. Curveball has 1/7 break with average depth, 67-69 mph. Changeup shows good fade action down in the zone at 75 mph. Interesting arm to follow in 2022 class.

Anthony Fincher RHP / OF / Blue Valley, KS / 2022

On the mound, the right-handed pitcher uses a slow tempo tall-and-fall delivery when working out of the windup. Reaches a high balance point, wrapping his body before landing closed and finishing tall upon delivery. Throws from a long ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 77-78 T80 mph with some arm-side fade. Curveball sat 65-68 mph with a smaller 10/4 shape. Changeup showed some sink action at 67-69 mph.

Luke Fricker OF / RHP / Park Hill South, MO / 2022

On the mound, the projectable right-handed pitcher works from a repeatable rocker-step delivery reaching an athletic balance point. Lands square to home with good direction, occasionally falling off to his glove side. Has a quick, loose ¾ arm action that fills the zone with strikes. Fastball sat 83-87 mph keeps its plane for strikes. Slider has a small 11/5 shape, 72 mph. Changeup thrown firm with some fade at 78-79 mph. Should add velocity with added strength and maturity. 

Jacob Frost 1B / LHP / Oakville , MO / 2021

On the mound, the left-handed pitcher works out of a repeatable drop-and-drive delivery using his strong lower half to drive towards home plate. Reaches an athletic balance point, landing square to home with an athletic finish. Throws from a short high-¾ arm action with some arm speed. Fastball sat 83-85 mph with the ability to locate to both sides of the plate. Curveball sat 72-73 mph with tight 1/7 shape and solid depth. Changeup was thrown with good arm-speed and showed slight fade action, 79 mph.

Sam Gordley RHP / OF / Wentzville Liberty, MO / 2022

Lean 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame with room to fill out. Projectable right-handed pitcher who works out of a feel step-and-turn delivery. Athletic balance point, landing square to home and a balanced finish. Quick over-the-top arm action with low effort in his delivery. Fastball was consistently 82-84 mph with arm-side run for strikes. Curveball has tight 12/6 shape, 68-69 mph. Changeup showed straight action at 75-76 mph, thrown with good arm speed. Should continue to add velocity with increased strength and maturity.

Levi Martin OF / RHP / Olathe South, KS / 2022

Physical 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame with present strength and athleticism. On the mound, works from a slower-tempo rocker-step delivery reaching a consistent balance point. Lands square to home with a tall finish. Delivers from a short high-¾ arm slot. Fastball was 78-80 mph with straight action, consistently for strikes. Curveball sat 61-64 mph with 12/6 break and good depth.

Andrew Miller OF / LHP / Blue Valley West , KS / 2022

Lean 5-foot-11, 170-pound frame with present athleticism and room to add strength. On the mound, the left-handed pitcher utilizes a step-and-go delivery out of the windup with a repeatable balance point and landing square to home. Throws from a long-to-short high-¾ arm action. Fastball showed arm-side run, 73-75 mph, for strikes. Curveball has 1/7 break with average spin, 64-66 mph. Changeup sat 65 mph with fade action.

Joshua Newell SS / RHP / St. Charles West , MO / 2022

Athletic, projectable 6-foot-2, 173-pound frame with room to add size and additional strength. On the mound, the projectable right-handed pitcher works out of a repeatable rocker-step delivery landing square to home with good extension downhill. Hides the ball with a quick high-¾ arm action. Fastball jumps out of his hand, 84-86 mph, for strikes. Curveball has tight 12/6 break with some depth, 68-72 mph. Changeup sat 76 mph with fade action and developing feel. Interesting arm to follow in the MO 2022 class.

Caiden Otte OF / RHP / Troy Buchanan, MO / 2022

Lean 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame with athleticism and room to add size and strength. On the mound, the projectable right-handed pitcher works from a repeatable rocker-step delivery with good direction and extension down the mound. Strong front leg and good use of lower half to generate velocity. Throws with intent from a quick high-¾ arm action. Fastball sat 80-83 mph with slight arm-side run for strikes. Curveball shows tight 11/5 break with depth at 71-73 mph.

Justus Rowlett RHP / 2B / Baldwin City , KS / 2022

Lean 5-foot-11, 140-pound build with room to add strength. On the mound, the projectable right-handed pitcher displays a repeatable rocker-step delivery with a fluid tempo. Reaches a high balance point, landing square to home with good extension and a strong front side. Long, clean ¾ arm action. Ball seems to jump out of his hand. Fastball sat 76-79 T80 mph with slight arm-side run. Curveball has tight 10/4 break, 68-69 mph. Changeup has slight fade action, 74 mph, thrown firm with good arm speed. Should add velocity with added strength and maturity.

Colin Stanfield RHP / RHP / Liberty, MO / 2021

Physical 6-foot-2, 220-pound frame. The right-handed pitcher has a simple, repeatable rocker-step delivery with a slight body coil. Works quick, landing square to home with some tilt in his shoulders. Throws from a short, over-the-top arm slot. Fastball sat 76-77 T79 mph with straight action at a downhill angle, mostly strikes. Curveball has gradual 12/6 break , 67-69 mph. Changeup thrown with good arm speed and occasional fade, 70 mph.

Braden Tucker OF / RHP / Staley , MO / 2022

Lean 6-foot-1, 183-pound build with present athleticism. On the mound, the right-handed pitcher works out of a quick tempo rocker-step delivery. Reaches a consistent balance point, landing square to home with a tall finish. Delivers from a long to short ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 76-78 mph with some arm-side run. Curveball shows gradual 11/5 break, 67-69 mph. Changeup thrown firm with some fade, 70 mph. Mixed in a cutter at 73 mph with average action.

Michael Uhler RHP / Lawrence Free State, KS / 2021

Long, lean 6-foot-3, 170-pound frame with projectability and room to add strength. The right-handed pitcher works from a repeatable rocker-step delivery and controlled tempo, reaching a high balance point and landing square to home, finishing tall. Has a quick, clean ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 74-76 T78 mph with arm-side run for strikes. Curveball has a smaller 11/5 shape, average depth around the zone at 69-70 mph. Changeup shows good fade and sink at 71 mph.

Calvin Urish OF / RHP / Free State, KS / 2022

Lean, projectable 6-foot-3, 170-pound frame with present athleticism and room to add strength. On the mound, the right-handed pitcher has quick tempo with a step-and-turn delivery. Works downhill with a high balance point and tall finish. Shows some arm speed, throwing from a long ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 77-80 mph with occasional fade action. Curveball has 11/5 shape with average spin, 70 mph. 10/4 Slider with occasional depth, 73-74 mph. Changeup thrown firm with slight fade, 72 mph. 

Caden Wanless 3B / RHP / Liberty North, MO / 2022

Solid 5-foot-9, 215-pound frame with present strength. On the mound, the right-handed pitcher works from a repeatable rocker-step delivery. Consistent balance point with good direction down the mound. Delivers from a short ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 80-83 mph with arm-side run. Curveball has 11/5 break with occasional depth, 65-67 mph. Changeup shows fade and sink action, 75 mph.

Charlie Weber RHP / 3B / Chaminade College Prep, MO / 2022

Matthew Will SS / RHP / Lee's Summit North, MO / 2022

Compact 5-foot-4, 148-pound frame with present athleticism. On the mound, the right-handed pitcher delivers from a quick step-and-turn delivery with a repeatable tempo. Lands slightly closed with a tall finish. Delivers from a long high-¾ arm action. Fastball sat 71-73 mph with straight action for strikes. Curveball at 64-65 mph with 11/5 break and occasional depth.