Neil Devlin "Catching Up" with TCU Hornfrogs Jake Eissler, Caleb Sloan, and James Notary
November 16, 2018
They are armed and want to fight crime. No, they don’t wear capes, but what are the odds of three former Colorado schoolboys, all right-handed pitchers, landing on the Texas Christian roster as criminal-justice majors?
Jake Eissler, James Notary and Caleb Sloan took the road to Texas and landed with the Horned Frogs. Call it an obscure pipeline or happenstance out of left field, but a few locals have been a Colorado cool aid to a Big 12 Conference baseball team quite thirsty in the Lone Star State. Having the same majors doesn’t hurt.
“It’s pretty funny,” Sloan said.
One from the north in the metropolitan area, one from the south and another in parochial ranks, three kids from a cold-weather state that has two major universities without NCAA baseball couldn’t be happier.
“It’s awesome down here and has been a lot of fun,” said Notary, two years removed from helping Class 5A Broomfield to a runner-up finish.
A 6-foot-3, 215-pound reliever, Notary made 12 appearances the past season as a reliever, 11.2 innings. Fourteen walks and two hit batters helped lead to a 6.17 earned-run average, although he held opponents scoreless in seven of the outings and he fanned 20.
“I had an OK year, but not great,” Notary said.
This season, Notary said, he could be “the gap guy from the starters to the closers. I should get a decent amount of innings.”
He’s throwing a fastball, curveball and cutter, and is topping out at 90-91 mph that he says is plenty.
“Here, they preach location, location, location,” Notary said.
As for joining the Horned Frogs with previous in-state competitors, Notary said te TCU recruiting coordinator Kirk Saarloos “figured out he saw some good arms in Colorado and he saw all of us at the same time and we all ended up here. It has been awesome.”
Eissler, now a junior from ThunderRidge in Highlands Ranch, was recently reached after a “Failures and Disasters” class, a core science credit and certainly not how it has been for the 6-1, 250-pounder.
Since he’s the oldest local to join the TCU roster – “I think I was the first Colorado guy, so maybe I opened it up.” – Eissler also has the best statistics – 9-1 over two seasons, 18 appearances in each, Big 12 honors as all-rookie, all-tournament and all-academic teams, and national pitcher of the week.
He credits TCU recruiting for being open-minded and “too many programs across Colorado off the map because it’s quote, unquote not a baseball state, but our coaches are smart and see Colorado baseball has come a long way the last 10 years … even five years. It’s not a powerhouse, but we have guys who deserve to be at schools like this.”
TCU was 33-23 a year ago, has a lot of talent and experience returning, and Eissler may turn into one of its main guys.
“For me, I want to be a starting pitcher in the rotation,” he said. He rested his arm over the summer, said he was strong in fall ball and craves a turn. He throws a 2- and 4-seam fastball, his changeup is developing and a slider has turned into his strikeout pitch. He topped out at 94 in the spring and usually sits between 90-92.
Eissler said he credits the coaching staff “for always having a good plan,” but “basically what I’ve done the past two years is showed them I can come out and start a game or go into the middle of the game. Or if the start doesn’t do well, l can come in there or come in the seventh and eighth innings to close a game.”
As for the whole TCU experience, he said. “I love it. I’ve got everything rolling for me.”
Concerning Sloan, who prepped at Regis Jesuit in Aurora, he earned a strong look for playing time a year ago and the Horned Frogs staff obliged. He was third on the team with 20 appearances out of the bullpen and had a 3-0 record with a 4.60 ERA in 31.1 innings. He only allowed two of 14 inherited runners to score.
“By the end of the year, I was the long reliever and that was a good deal for me,” Sloan said.
Truth is, Sloan said, “I learned more than I could ever imagine.”
He played in the California Collegiate League in the summer with the Santa Barbara Foresters as a starter and said “it went well.” One of his teammates was Notary. A solid showing in fall ball, he said, “makes me excited to see our team (in the spring). It looks great.”
Individually, Sloan’s thoughts about the upcoming season could involve becoming the closer – “It depends on an older … if he comes back, he’ll probably be the closer.” – or perhaps grabbing the No.3 spot as a starter.
At 6-3, 215, and named to the Big 12 all-freshman team, he’s throwing a changeup, slider and 2- and 4-seam fastball that regularly reached 95-97 over the fall.
Jake Eissler
Class of 2016 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2016Commitment: Texas Christian
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: ThunderRidgeState: CO
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Height: 6-1Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Videos
10.7.18 TCU vs. McLennan JC
(3/6/16)
Player News
- 2019 PBR Simul-Draft - Jun 6, 2019
- Colorado Scout Blog: All Weeks 2019 - May 3, 2019
- College Crosscheck: Week Three Pitchers - Mar 7, 2019
- Neil Devlin "Catching Up" with TCU Hornfrogs Jake Eissler, Caleb Sloan, and James Notary - Nov 16, 2018
- College Crosscheck: TCU vs. McLennan - Oct 10, 2018
- Colorado Year In Review: 7th Most Viewed Profile Jake Eissler - Dec 30, 2016
- PBR All Colorado Team: Entire Team - Jun 23, 2016
- PBR All Colorado Team: Right Handed Pitchers - Jun 21, 2016
- PBR Colorado 5A All State Team - Jun 8, 2016
- Colorado Draft Preview - Jun 5, 2016
- Video Look at Top 2016 Players Remaining in Playoffs - May 19, 2016
- Southern Colorado Roundup (Playoff Addition) - May 17, 2016
- 5A Road to the Final 8 - May 16, 2016
- 5A District Bracket and Players to Watch - May 13, 2016
- Daily Roundup 5-10-16 - May 10, 2016
- 2016 Draft Blog - May 6, 2016
- Regis Jesuit Defeats ThunderRidge 6-0 - May 4, 2016
- Daily Round Up 4-28-16 - Apr 28, 2016
- Daily Roundup 4-26-16 - Apr 26, 2016
- Daily Roundup Weekend Edition - Apr 25, 2016
- The Hotlist: Standout Spring Performers - Apr 20, 2016
- Colorado Midseason Check-In: Standout Spring Performers - Apr 20, 2016
- Colorado Midseason Check-In: Teams on the Rise - Apr 19, 2016
- ThunderRidge defeats Douglas County 9-2 - Apr 14, 2016
- Daily Roundup 3-25-16 - Mar 25, 2016
- Daily Roundup 3-24-16 - Mar 24, 2016
- Daily Roundup 3-17-16 - Mar 17, 2016
- Preseason All-State Invitational Corner Infield Analysis - Mar 16, 2016
- Preseason All-State: Top Tools - Mar 1, 2016
- Preseason Countdown: No. 33 ThunderRidge - Feb 29, 2016
- Preseason All-State Stats Posted - Feb 29, 2016
- Preseason All-State Preview - Feb 26, 2016
- Preseason All-State Participant Spotlight: Jake Eissler - Feb 24, 2016
- Colorado Super 60 Preview - Feb 3, 2016
- PBR Mailbag: Pitching Prospects; Colorado's Draft Class - Jan 25, 2016
- Super 60 Spotlight: Jake Eissler - Jan 4, 2016
- PBR Mailbag: Colorado's 2016 Draft Talent - Jan 4, 2016
- Colorado Year In Review: 3rd Most Viewed Story in 2015 - Dec 31, 2015
- Colorado Year In Review: 5th Most Viewed Story in 2015 - Dec 30, 2015
- Colorado Year In Review: 4th Most Viewed Profile in 2015 - Dec 30, 2015
- Top Overall Performances for Each Category for all Classes - Nov 13, 2015
- Class of 2016 Top RHP Fastball Velocity - Nov 5, 2015
- Class of 2016 Top INF Velos - Oct 30, 2015
- A Recap of 2016 Commitments - Oct 23, 2015
- Updated PBR Colorado 2016 Rankings - Jul 8, 2015
- PBR Colorado Spotlight Game: Junior Sunbelt Coverage - Jun 8, 2015
- PBR Colorado Spotlight Game: Team Colorado vs Team Missouri - Jun 5, 2015
- Junior Sunbelt Classic Tryout Corners Analysis - May 16, 2015
- Junior Sunbelt Stats Posted - May 5, 2015
- Junior Sunbelt Top Tools - May 5, 2015
- Daily Roundup 4-20-15 - Apr 21, 2015
- Daily Roundup 4-13-15 - Apr 14, 2015
- Daily Roundup Weekend Edition: 4/10-4/11 - Apr 13, 2015
- Daily Roundup 4-6-15 - Apr 7, 2015
- Daily Roundup from 4-1-15 - Apr 2, 2015
- Daily Roundup from 3-24-15 - Mar 25, 2015
- Daily Roundup 3-17-15 - Mar 18, 2015
- Preseason All-State Corner Infield Analysis - Mar 10, 2015
- Preseason All-State Showcase Top Tools - Mar 3, 2015
- Preseason All-State Preview - Feb 27, 2015
- Preseason All-State 2016 Committed Participants - Feb 17, 2015
- The Buzz: Kempner Adds Kentucky; Arkansas Continues Shopping Spree - Feb 6, 2015
- Colorado has Nice Representation in Top 350 Overall 2016 Rankings - Nov 25, 2014
- 2016 Colorado Player Rankings Released - Nov 13, 2014
- Underclass Spotlight: RHP/3B Jake Eissler - Oct 3, 2014
- Slammers Labor Day Tournament Scout Blog - Sep 4, 2014
Caleb Sloan
Class of 2017 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2017
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Regis JesuitState: CO
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Height: 6-3Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
3-15-17
6-foot-3, 210-pound right hand pitcher stands tall and stays tall through his delivery. He gets good lower leg drive and extension out front on his pitches. Body stays in-line and stays square on his follow through. Arm is over the top with good speed on all pitches. Sloan has been on the national summer circuit which included a performance in the Under Armour All-American Game in Wrigley, the Area Code Games in California, and recently pitching in the Wood Bat Championship in Jupiter, Florida. Sloan has a strong frame with a developed upper half and his fastball this summer and fall has been consistently 92-93, touching 95 late in the summer.
4-11-16
A 6-foot-3, 210-pound right hand pitcher who stands tall and stays tall through his delivery. He gets good lower leg drive and extension out front on his pitches. Body stays in-line and stays square on his follow through. Arm is over the top with good speed on all pitches. Sloan was dominant through 4 innings only giving up 1 hit and striking out 6 with 3 walks against one of the better teams in the state. Sloan worked at 88, but touched 92. Curveball was 72-73 with tight 11/5 tilt. Motion is pretty effortless and fastball bores on you. On the season has a 1.76 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 8 innings.
2-28-16
A 6-foot-3, 210-pound right hand pitcher who stands tall and stays tall through his delivery. He gets good lower leg drive and extension out front on his pitches. Body stays in-line and stays square on his follow through. Arm is over the top with good speed on all pitches. His session consisted of a 91 MPH fastball that is thrown on both sides of the plate, a 73 MPH curve with 11/5 break and a 76 MPH change that works away from the right hand hitter. He finished with a 77 MPH slider that has good back door break to a right hand hitter.
1-25-15
Athletic frame, strong limbs, 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, has a highly projectable frame. Square delivery, athletic rhythm and balance, easy effort, closed landing, repeats well. Arm action is clean, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Can get even more out of lower half which could add a few more mph. Fastball has slight run, controlled the zone well, 88-89 mph, Showed improved velocity from the winter camps we saw him at (86-87 mph). Curveball has 11/5 plane, slurve action, landed for strikes, good control, 73-74 mph. Changeup has sink, good control and feel for the pitch, 75-76 mph. Weiss showed excellent three pitch feel, high ceiling projects well at the next level, can pound the zone with multiple pitches and change speeds. As a hitter Sloan has legitmate raw gap to gap power backed up with an 88 mph exit velo off the tee. Sloan is a little tight in his load, but swing is level through the zone with good extension through ball. A little bit off balance at times in lower half, and like pitching has more untapped potential with legs. Projects as a solid clean-up or 3-hole hitter as he continues to polish himself up. Also was the fastest runner at the event with a 4.19 home to first time from the right side.
12-2-14
6-2, 180 pounds. Sloan is already strong physical pitcher who is still growing into his body. Caleb has reached 88 mph on multiple occasions this winter during Slammers Arm Velocity Camp. Caleb also plays football and is a quarterback for Regis. As he gets back into baseball shape for the spring and with his frame he projects to potentially be lower 90's by end of his sophomore year. On pace to be very elite pitcher and quarterback for Regis Jesuit.
Videos
10.7.18 TCU vs McLennan JC
(3/6/16)
Player News
- College Crosscheck: Week Three Pitchers - Mar 7, 2019
- Neil Devlin "Catching Up" with TCU Hornfrogs Jake Eissler, Caleb Sloan, and James Notary - Nov 16, 2018
- College Crosscheck: TCU vs. McLennan - Oct 10, 2018
- PBR All Colorado Team: Pitchers/Closer - Jun 21, 2017
- PBR Colorado 5A All-State Team - Jun 13, 2017
- Colorado Draft Preview - Jun 7, 2017
- 2017 Draft Blog - May 16, 2017
- Top Viewed Colorado Profiles of April 2017 - May 10, 2017
- Daily Roundup 5-8-17 - May 8, 2017
- Daily Roundup 4-11-17 - Apr 11, 2017
- Regis Jesuit Defeats Cherokee Trail 5-4 - Apr 4, 2017
- Top Viewed Colorado Proflies of March 2017 - Apr 4, 2017
- Updated 2017 Rankings - Mar 15, 2017
- Top Viewed Colorado Proflies of February 2017 - Mar 6, 2017
- Preseason Countdown No. 10 Regis Jesuit - Mar 2, 2017
- Underclass Invitational Past Top Performances - Jan 24, 2017
- Colorado Year In Review: No. 1 Most Viewed Profile Caleb Sloan - Dec 31, 2016
- 2017 PBR Draft 100: Most Commitments - Nov 21, 2016
- Top 2017 RHP Arm Velocities - Nov 21, 2016
- Neil Devlin From the Colorado Dugout: Recruiting Colorado Part 3 - Nov 11, 2016
- Updated 2017 Rankings - Nov 2, 2016
- Area Code Games: Tuesday Notebook - Aug 10, 2016
- Under Armour All-America Game Preview - Jul 22, 2016
- PBR CO Spotlght Game: Regis Jesuit vs. Roughriders - Jul 21, 2016
- Updated 2017 Overall Rankings Released - Jul 12, 2016
- Updated 2017 Rankings - Jul 5, 2016
- The Buzz: Several Prospects Change Commitments - Jul 2, 2016
- The Hotlist: 2017 Draft Prospects To Watch - Jun 15, 2016
- 5A District Bracket and Players to Watch - May 13, 2016
- Junior Sunbelt 2016 Roster - May 3, 2016
- The Rode Show: Kirilloff Rakes; Bichette Goes Deep - Apr 1, 2016
- Updated PBR Colorado 2017 Rankings - Mar 25, 2016
- Preseason All-State Invitational Pitcher Analysis - Mar 22, 2016
- Preseason All-State: Top Tools - Mar 1, 2016
- Preseason All-State Stats Posted - Feb 29, 2016
- Preseason All-State Preview - Feb 26, 2016
- The Buzz: Caleb Sloan (CO) Receives Pac 12 Offer - Feb 26, 2016
- Colorado Year In Review: 5th Most Viewed Profile in 2015 - Dec 30, 2015
- Colorado Year In Review: 7th Most Viewed Story in 2015 - Dec 29, 2015
- Colorado Year In Review: 13th Most Viewed Story in 2015 - Dec 16, 2015
- Top Overall Performances for Each Category for all Classes - Nov 13, 2015
- Updated 2017 Rankings - Nov 12, 2015
- Classes of 2017 and 2018 Top RHP Fastball Velocities - Nov 6, 2015
- Colorado Insider: Top 100 Ranked Uncommitted 2017 RHP - Oct 9, 2015
- New PBR Colorado 2017 Rankings Release - Aug 26, 2015
- Updated Colorado 2017 Rankings - Feb 11, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Pitching Analysis - Feb 6, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Top Tools - Jan 27, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Stats Posted - Jan 26, 2015
- Underclass Invitational Showcase Preview - Jan 22, 2015
- Colorado Scout Blog: Slammers Pitching Showcase - Jan 14, 2015
- Q&A with Underclass Invitational Participant Caleb Sloan - Jan 6, 2015
- In Case you Missed it: Colorado The Week in Review - Jan 5, 2015
James Notary
Class of 2017 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2017Commitment: Texas Christian University
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: BroomfieldState: CO
- Summer Team: Colorado Rockies Scout Team
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Height: 6-3Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
4-19-17
6-foot-3, 205 pounds. On the mound stands tall. Long legs, high hips. Arm wraps back, over the top arm slot. Attacks hitters. So far the most dominant performance of the year against an undefeated Mountain Range Team. Had a perfect game with one out left to go but lost it. Fastball was consistently 90-91 touching 92 6 times. Still was 92 in the 7th. Throws a very hard curveball that at times touched 80 mph with 11/5 shape and very late break. Hitters couldn't touch it. Just falls off the table. Struck out 14 in the game. Works at a very fast pace. Attacks hitters to both sides of the plate. Game lasted only an hour and twenty-five minutes. To see video of performance click here. In Notatry's previouis start he only gave up 2 hits and struck out 12 against Rock Mountain. On the season Notary is 3-0 with a 0.42 ERA. In 32 innings Notary has only given up 13 hits and has struck out an impressive 63 batters.
3-1-17
6-foot-3, 205 pounds. On the mound stands tall. Long legs, high hips. Arm wraps back, over the top arm slot. Tilts to get to over the top slot, if stayed square would be 3/4 which might create more movement. Lands in line then falls at times towards 1B. Power fastball that sat 88-89 mph touching 90 a couple of times. Good down angle. Curve ball has 12/6 shape with some late break at 74-76 mph. Change thrown at same arm speed as fastball at 75 mph. One of the top pitching prospects in our state.
2-26-17
6-foot-3, 205 pounds. On the mound stands tall. Long legs, high hips. Arm wraps back, over the top arm slot. Tilts to get to over the top slot, if stayed square would be 3/4 which might create more movement. Lands in line then falls at times towards 1B. Power fastball that sat 88-89 mph touching 90 a couple of times. Good down angle. Curve ball has 12/6 shape with some late break at 74-76 mph. Change thrown at same arm speed as fastball at 75 mph. One of the top pitching prospects in our state.
8-21-16
6-foot-3, 205 pounds. The Texas Christian Commit was very sharp today against a good Slammers Zavaras team. In 5 scoreless innings only gave up 1 hit and struck out 7. Fastball touched 89 in the first inning and settled in at 87-88. Slammers could not stay off a sharp 12/6 breaking ball at 71-72 mph. Comes from an over the top arm slot, and is uphill in the start of his delivery, but then has good led drive towards home that produces good down angle and extension. To see video from today Click Here
8-8-15
6-foot-2, 180 pounds. Bats and throws right. Notary was the most dominating pitcher at the event. Was voted best 2017 prospect at the event. Notary has good mechanics with a square, in-line over the top delivery that brings a 85-86 mph fastball to the plate. That was up from 82 mph last January. Good led drive towards home that produces good down angle and extension. Curveball was 12-6 shape with good tight spin at 71 mph. Change had some fade at 72. We did notice at times will slow down arm motion to throw both of those pitches. Projects to be a 90 mph thrower, and high prospect to watch.
1-25-15
Very projectable right-handed pitcher, 6-foot-2, 180-pounds, but you see how much his upper body is still going to grow. Tall delivery and at times falls to first base. Has easy effort, good balance throughout, bu sometimes lands slightly opened, keeps everything in line and closed, high front side, athletic finish, can get more extension. Arm action is long, clean, high ¾ slot. Controls fastball at 82-84 mph, good action. Breaking ball has gradual action on 11/5 plane, near fastball arm action, 72-73 mph. Changeup is sat at 73-74 mph. Showed feel of three pitches, Notary is a highly projectable, and as his frame continues to fill out he could see a high velocity jump in the future.
Videos
(2/26/17)
Player News
- Colorado Scout Blog: All Weeks 2019 - May 3, 2019
- Neil Devlin "Catching Up" with TCU Hornfrogs Jake Eissler, Caleb Sloan, and James Notary - Nov 16, 2018
- PBR All Colorado Team: Pitchers/Closer - Jun 21, 2017
- PBR Colorado 5A All-State Team - Jun 13, 2017
- Colorado Draft Preview - Jun 7, 2017
- 5A State Championship Wrap-Up - May 29, 2017
- 5A Final 8 Roundup - May 22, 2017
- 3A-5A State Playoffs Preview - May 18, 2017
- Top Viewed Colorado Profiles of April 2017 - May 10, 2017
- Broomfield defeats Mountain Range 5-0 - Apr 19, 2017
- Daily Roundup 4-10-17 - Apr 10, 2017
- Top Viewed Colorado Proflies of March 2017 - Apr 4, 2017
- Preseason All-State: RHP Analysis - Mar 31, 2017
- Daily Roundup 3-28-17 - Mar 28, 2017
- Daily Roundup 3-16-17 - Mar 16, 2017
- Updated 2017 Rankings - Mar 15, 2017
- Daily Roundup 3-15-17 - Mar 15, 2017
- Top Viewed Colorado Proflies of February 2017 - Mar 6, 2017
- Preseason All-State Top Tools - Mar 1, 2017
- Preseason All-State Stats Posted - Feb 27, 2017
- Preseason All-State Invitational Preview - Feb 21, 2017
- Underclass Invitational Past Top Performances - Jan 24, 2017
- Colorado Year In Review: 18th Most Viewed Profile James Notary - Dec 21, 2016
- Top 2017 RHP Arm Velocities - Nov 21, 2016
- Updated 2017 Rankings - Nov 2, 2016
- Atkinson Memorial: Day 2 Scout Blog - Aug 21, 2016
- Atkinson Memorial: Day 2 Notebook - Aug 21, 2016
- Updated 2017 Rankings - Jul 5, 2016
- 5A District Bracket and Players to Watch - May 13, 2016
- Daily Roundup 4-14-16 - Apr 14, 2016
- Colorado Year In Review: 4th Most Viewed Story in 2015 - Dec 30, 2015
- Colorado Year In Review: 13th Most Viewed Story in 2015 - Dec 16, 2015
- Updated 2017 Rankings - Nov 12, 2015
- Classes of 2017 and 2018 Top RHP Fastball Velocities - Nov 6, 2015
- Classes of 2017 and 2018 Top OF Velos - Oct 28, 2015
- The Buzz: Notary Commits To TCU; Corliss Reclassifies - Sep 11, 2015
- Top Prospect Games 2017 Top Overall Players - Sep 9, 2015
- Top Prospect Games Top Tools - Aug 11, 2015
- Top Prospect Games Stats Posted - Aug 10, 2015
- 2017 Top Prospect Games Players to watch - Aug 3, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Pitching Analysis - Feb 6, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Top Tools - Jan 27, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Stats Posted - Jan 26, 2015
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Scouting Report
5-12-16
A 6-foot-2, 210-pound right hand hitting RHP/3B. Balanced at the plate with little wasted movement. Swing path is slightly uphill creating a ball with good carry. Good extension out front at contact and strong lower leg drive. Had a dominating day on the mound. Fastball was consistently 87-88 mph. Has good run into right-handers, and his curveball has late sharp break away from right-handers. Was showcasing his change more today which came in at 78-79 mph. Threw for strikes. Threw a complete game in which he only allowed 3 hits and struck out 8. In 2nd game of the day set the tone off a very good pitcher with a 2-out solo shot to deep center off an 87 mph fastball. Potential late round draft kid.
2-28-16
A 6-foot-2, 210-pound right hand hitting RHP/3B. Balanced at the plate with little wasted movement. Swing path is slightly uphill creating a ball with good carry. Good extension out front at contact and strong lower leg drive creates an exit velocity of 93 MPH. In the field he is athletic and moves well to the ball. He shows good actions and transfer and delivers from along over the top arm slot. He showcased a 93 MPH arm with accuracy. Identified as the best prospect 2016 at this event.
6-15-15
Currently ranked No. 3 in the 2016 class and committed to TCU. 6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. Eissler had to impressive outings in the Junior Sunbelt Classic. In his first start against Arizona Eissler went 4 innings only giving up 4 hits leaving the game tied 2-2. Fastball touched 88 mph. In his second start in the tournament on 3 days rest he only went two innings due to the coaches taking care of his arm against Mississippi. In this start Eissler gave up 1 unearned run, but fastball reached 90 on a few occassions. Eissler made the Junior Sunbelt All-Tournament Team. During the tryouts for the team, Eissler registered a 7.21 60 time. At the plate, the right-handed hitter produces solid contact. He uses a smooth load, short stride, and explosive lower half. 90 MPH exit velocity, top 3 at the tryout. Shows good pull power and good control to the opposite field gap. Not much movement in swing. Lets hands do the work. Did not pitch at the tryout. From third moves towards ball well, fields out in front. Had highest position velocity at the tryout at 93 mph which could be one of the top corner velos in the country.
5-4-15
6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. Strong, solid prospect that registered a 7.21 60 time. At the plate, the right-handed hitter produces solid contact. He uses a smooth load, short stride, and explosive lower half. 90 MPH exit velocity, top 3 at the tryout. Shows good pull power and good control to the opposite field gap. Not much movement in swing. Lets hands do the work. Did not pitch at the tryout. From third moves towards ball well, fields out in front. Had highest position velocity at the tryout at 93 mph which could be one of the top corner velos in the country.
4-10-15
No. 3 2016 and currently committed to Texas Christian. 6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. Strong, solid prospect that registered a 4.5 home to first. At the plate, the right-handed hitter produces solid contact. He uses a smooth load, short stride, and explosive lower half. Hits 4-hole for the Grizzlies. Was 1-3 in the game with an RBI. On the season is hitting .306 and is leading the Grizzlies with 12 RBI's and 2 homeruns.
3-14-15
Committed to Texas Christian. Currently ranked No. 3 in the 2016 class and 58 overall. 6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. Strong, thick, body with more room to fill out. Was 84-86 MPH 1st, 83-86 2nd from ¾ arm slot and touched 87 twice. Works at a fast pace, and throws off a solid two-foot base and is very square to the plate. Change-up was 75-76 mph and Curve ball was 73. Threw all three for strikes. Bats right-handed. Has good plate discipline and gap-to-gap power. Made solid contact at plate all day.
3-1-15
6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. Strong, solid prospect that registered a 4.5 home to first. At the plate, the right-handed hitter produces solid contact. He uses a smooth load, short stride, and explosive lower half. 90 MPH exit velocity, top 3 at this event. Shows good pull power and good control to the opposite field gap. Ran a 4.5 home to first.
Strong, thick, body with more room to fill out. Pounds the strike zone with 87-90 mph fastballs from ¾ arm slot, Works at a fast pace, and throws off a solid two-foot base and is very square to the plate. Change-up sits at 77-78 mph and Curve ball is 73. Throws all three for strikes. Shows strong arm from outfield and infield. Bats right-handed. Has good plate discipline and gap-to-gap power. Good Student.