Uncommitted 2017 Spotlight: Jared Kercher
December 1, 2016
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By Jerry Shank
Maryland / Virginia Scouting Director
The PBR Virginia/DC uncommitted player spotlights looks at players still available in all classes. Now in December, we continue our focus on the uncommitted talent available in the 2017 class. There is still plenty of talent available in the state of Virginia that can help a program. Here is our latest addition to the uncommitted player spotlights.
Jared Kercher
Grad: 2017
Pos: OF/RHP
HT/WT: 6-foot-0, 175-pounds
HS: Atlantic Shores Christian
B/T: R/R
Rank: No. 188
SCOUTING REPORT
8.10.16: Kercher is 6-0 and has a lankier athletic frame, throwing from a three-quarters arm slot with a smooth drop and drive delivery. Short arm action generates velocity with normal effort. Shoulders level and uphill as he strides to an athletic finish. Fastball sat 75-77, touching 78, with late sink. 12/6 curveball was 62-64. Hard sinking splitter with decent armspeed was 66. Sharp 11/5 slider at 66. Kercher has a long, loose arm action from a high three-quarters arm slot with some accuracy and carry, position velocity of 81 in the outfield. Soft hands, fluid footwork and a clean exchange, playing through the ball well. Hits from the right side from an athletic stance, smooth back load and short stride. Ok lower half and good balance throughout swing. Good approach, short level line drive swing with a gap to gap approach, exit velocity of 82. 60 time of 7.16.
News on kercher
- Summer Recap: Top Outfielders - Oct 13, 2016
- VA/DC Unsigned Senior Games Outfielders - Aug 24, 2016
- VA/DC Unsigned Senior Games Pitchers Part 2 - Aug 18, 2016
- VA/DC Unsigned Senior Games Statistical Leaders - Aug 16, 2016
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