Signing Classes Recap: University of Central Arkansas
November 14, 2017
We are reviewing signing classes from all in-state colleges, and highlighting players who committed to play college baseball outside the Natural State.
Last week we worked through, the Arkansas, Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas State and players who signed out of state to play for Power 5 institutions, check out those stories below.
Today we review the University of Central Arkansas signing class. The bears landed 6 high school players to add depth to their roster. They also signed RHP Gavin Heltemes, a Prairie Grove native. Let us take a look at this class.
In State
Tyler Cleveland
Class of 2018 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: SheridanState: AR
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Height: 6-1Weight: 145lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Cleveland is a 6-foot-1 150-pound right-hander with an athletic frame and a thin build. He shows advanced pitch-ability locating 3 pitches for a strike on a consistent basis. His fastball works 83-86 mph with late sink. He throws a slider with Frisbee action 74-76 mph with late action. His changeup is throw 71-73 mph with arm side run and is thrown with fastball arm speed. He uses a quick loose arm action from a low ¾ arm slot. He uses a simple delivery which is repeated consistently. Overall he is an advanced athlete with a feel to pitch and is an elite competitor.
Out of State
State Rank | Pos Rank | Name | Pos | High School | Hometown |
15 | 3 | Brady Walker | LHP | Olathe Northwest HS | Olathe, KS |
27 | 3 | Jonah Watt | C | Shawnee Mission East | Fairway, KS |
198 | 31 | Kolby Johnson | OF | Lutheran South Academy | Houston, TX |
NA | NA | Noah Cameron | LHP | St. Joseph Central HS | St. Joseph, MO |
NA | NA | Drew Pollum | C | Timber Creek HS | Keller, TX |
Junior College
Gavin Heltemes
Class of 2016 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2016Commitment: Coffeyville
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Prairie GroveState: AR
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Height: 5-10Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Heltemes is a 5-foot-10 170-pound outfielder with a medium frame and an athletic build. He stood out in the event with his overall arm strength throwing the ball 94 mph from the outfield. Besides a big arm he played through the baseball with fluid footwork and a smooth exchange. Offensively He starts from an open stance, as he strides he gets online and attacks the baseball with fast bat speed. He produced exit velocity of 86 mph with a line drive swing. He ran a 6.91 in the 60.Overall Heltemes is a good athlete with a big arm, and a raw offensive game.
Videos
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