Signing Classes Recap: Arkansas State University
November 10, 2017
We are reviewing signing classes from all in-state colleges, and highlighting players who committed to play college baseball outside the Natural State.
We have worked through the University of Arkansas and Power 5 signees, check out those stories below.
Today we move onto Arkansas State University. The Red wolves landed 5 high school players, with one from Arkansas. They also signed 2016 Bryant High School graduate Zach Jackson out of Crowder College.
In State Recruit
Will Richardson
Class of 2018 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: WoodlawnState: AR
- Summer Team: Sticks Baseball Academy
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Height: 6-3Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Top Prospects Games
Richardson is a 6-foot-3 190-pound right-hander with a large frame and an athletic build. He showed well during BP; he starts with a tall stance; using a simple load stride combination; he attacks the baseball with aggression and fast bat speed. He has the ability to hit for power to the pull side. In game he showed that he is a true two way player. He pitched 83-86 mph from a low ¾ arm slot with late sink. His ability to command two secondary pitches, make him very intriguing on the mound. His slider worked 72-75 mph with late action. His changeup was 69-71 mph with late sink. Overall Richardson is a solid two way player, with an advanced feel to hit.
Will Richardson is a 6-foot-2, 170-pound RHP. He works from a Low 3/4 arm slot with a quick clean arm and he gets good extension. He locates his fastball on both sides of the plate at 82-84 mph with late sink and touched 86 mph. His changeup is a polished pitch thrown 71-73 mph with arm side run. He also locates Frisbee breaking ball consistently 72-75 mph. He repeats his mechanics consistently with balance and rhythm. Richardson has a projectable frame and an advanced feel to pitch.
Videos
5/23/17 Pitching
Out of State Signees
State Rank | Pos Rank | Name | Pos | High School | Hometown |
13 | 3 | Eli Davis | OF | Brighton HS | Stanton, TN |
18 | 5 | Alec Byous | RHP | Lafayette HS | Wildwood, MO |
41 | 5 | Karsen Reid | SS | Smithville HS | Smithville, MO |
52 | 9 | Will Huber | OF | St. Benedict HS | Cordova, TN |
Junior College Signee
Zach Jackson
Class of 2016 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2016Commitment: Arkansas
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: BryantState: AR
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Height: 6-0Weight: 225lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
6.2.15 Top Prospects Game
Jackson is a 6-foot-2 230-pound right hander with a large frame and a large build. He primarily pitches with a two pitch combination of his fastball and slider. The fastball is 85-88 mph with boring action. His slider is thrown at 74-77 mph with late sharp break, which dominated hitters this spring. Jackson works from a H3/4 arm slot, with a quick arm. He repeats his mechanics. He needs to improve the body and continue to recover from Tommy John he had just 7 months ago. Overall he is one of the top arms in the 2016 class and should continue to get better as the body and athleticism improve.
Scouting Report